Tell Us Your Must-Have Features and We'll Tell You Which American Truck Is Right for You!

By: Jody Mabry

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

You are the kind of person that loves trucks, and when you think about buying one, you wouldn't consider buying anything but an American one. But when it comes time to actually buy the truck that you want, what sort of features will you need? Or maybe you won't need any of them, exactly, but we are sure you will want a whole bunch of them.

For one thing, just because you have a truck, doesn't mean you can't have some roomy back seats for some extra passengers, and you might as well make those leather while you are at it, and since you might have more people in the back you totally want to have a killer back-up camera to make things easier. You are probably going to want some large mirrors, and if you want to go off-roading you are going to want to get yourself hooked up with some underbody protection, as well as some strong tow hooks just in case. And obviously, you are probably going to want a tow hitch, because what is the point of having a truck if you can't haul something?

Actually, why don't we make this easier? Take this quiz and we will let you know what American truck you should buy, based on your preferences.

It's raining outside; how do you handle the rain in your truck?

I flip on the wipers.

I use Rain-X.
I hope it's not raining a lot because my wipers stink.

My wipers have sensors that turn on when I need them.

Which of these are you most likely to tow on a weekend?

A boat.

A horse trailer.
A friend's car.

A moving trailer.

What's the first thing you do when you slide into your truck's interior?

Adjust the mirrors.

Turn on the heated or cooled seats.
Tune into satellite radio.

Check my backup camera to see if anyone is behind me.

What are your friends likely to ask you to help them with that would need your truck?

To go fishing.

Pick up and deliver a large piece of furniture from the store.
Move them cross-town.

Go cruisin'.

How good are you with directions?

I still have my handy gazetteer.

I need GPS.
I'm okay, but really like my trucks GPS system.

I'm horrible.

What type of work do you need to run out of your truck?

I run a construction company.

I'm a painter.
I have a small moving company.

I'm a travel writer, so a Wi-Fi hotspot is essential.

Do you need a step-up to get into a truck?

No.

Yup.
A side bar is nice.

I need a step ladder.

How do you handle your blind-spot?

I use the blind spot information system.

I have extra wide side mirrors.
I've never had the issue.

I just wing it.

What way would you like to describe your truck's look?

Rugged.

Sleek.
Tough.

Sexy.

What kind of music do you listen to on road trips?

I listen to satellite radio.

Country music.
Folk music.

Rock.

What is the best way to back up your truck while hauling a trailer?

A mounted back-up camera.

I like to have a couple people sending me hand gestures.
I use my mirrors.

I won't back-up.

You're driving through the hill, but don't want to flash someone with your brights. How do you adjust?

I have my hand posed on the high and low beams.

I just keep my low beams on.
I try to remember, but flash a lot of people.

My truck automatically adjusts so I don't need to worry about it.

How big of a cab do you need?

It doesn't matter, but I do like a big cab.

I can deal with a single cab.
I am okay with a single cab, but having back seats would be nice.

I need seating for five.

You got a truck, but do you really need a hitch?

Are you even asking this question?

Yeah, it comes in handy.
Maybe not a need, but it would be nice.

I think my friends and family would require it.

What electronics would you run out of your truck?

I'll need a couple USB outlets for my phone and my kid's tablet.

I'd like an outlet to power up my laptop.
Not a big deal.

I'd like to run a mini-fridge.

Which off-road accessory is most important to you?

Four-wheel drive.

Under body protection.
Tow Hooks.

Pretty much everything.

Which is most important to you?

Lightweight design.

Towing capacity.
Durability.

Off-roading ability.

Which of these would make you feel better while driving your truck?

That I am eco-friendly.

That I can pull people out of the ditch in the winter.
That people won't challenge me on the road.

That I have a ton of safety features.

What is the most important thing for you to see on your electronic control center?

Fuel economy.

Tire pressure.
Towing information.

My tunes.

Which driver assist feature is most important to you?

Blind-spot detection.

Lane keeping assist.
Forward collision warning.

Hill descent control.

What do you typically carry in your bed?

Heavy-duty tools for my job.

Hand tools - wrench, sockets, etc.
Whatever my friends asked me to haul.

Nothing.

How big of a truck bed do you need?

Long and narrow.

Extended.
Half.

Wide.

What's the best truck bed feature?

Dual-swing tailgate.

Under bed storage.
External locking storage.

Bed lighting.

Tire size - is bigger better?

It depends on the season.

Always.
I don't think bigger is better.

I think big tires are nice, but not necessarily better.

What's the roughest terrain you plan to drive on?

Gravel roads.

Hilly fields.
City roads.

I'll be all over the place.

What kind of interior seats do you prefer?

Fabric.

Vinyl.
I don't care.

Leather.

Which is more important?

Control center back-up features.

GPS
Instrument cluster.

An awesome control center.

How big should your cup holders be?

At least big enough for a can of Coke.

They should hold my coffee travel mug.
I've never thought of that.

They need to hold a Big-Gulp.

Which safety feature is most important to you?

Curve control.

Electronic stability control.
Rain brake support.

Trailer sway control.

Why do you own a truck?

Hauling.

My work requires it.
It's handy to have a truck to move large items.

To look cool.

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