Tell Us About Your Truck and We’ll Guess Your Relationship Status

By: Ian Fortey

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Sometimes it feels like the only person who really understands you in life is your truck. Hopefully, you're not feeling that way a lot, but it does happen. A truck is dependable, reliable and always supportive provided the struts are working properly. It takes you where you want to go, helps you get work done and it always knows what music you want to listen to.

Yep, a truck is a heck of a friend. But alas, no one ever felt loved by a truck. You need a little more out of life than some decent torque and towing capacity. But there has to be some crossover, right? Your truck and your love life have a few things in common, they must!

Lucky for you, we know just how your truck and your love life interact, it's a skill we have. Tell us a bit about what you're driving and we'll use that to figure out what your relationship status is right now. Think that it sounds impossible? No more impossible than a stylish, fuel-efficient truck that still has good horsepower and seating for a family of 5. It can happen! Just tell us all about your truck and you'll see.

How many people are usually in the truck when you go out for a drive?

I pack it full.

Just me.
One other person.

I guess it all depends on where I'm headed.

Trucks are pretty versatile machines. What do you use yours for, mostly?

It's my only vehicle, I use it for everything.

Just getting to work and back, I guess.
Going on trips, going shopping, whatever.

Work, mostly.

How old is the truck you're driving?

It's a few years old.

It's a classic.
It's shiny and new.

It's a bit of an old clunker

You probably love all kinds of things about your truck, but what is your favorite feature?

The navigation system is cool.

I kind of like my sound system.
It's got a pretty spacious cab.

Good hauling capacity.

Truck owners have some fierce brand loyalty. What's your truck of choice?

Ford

Toyota
Ram

GMC

Are you an off-road kind of person, or are you sticking to the roads?

I try to keep it on the straight and narrow.

I like off-roading.
I don't really want my truck to get dirty.

I'll go off-road when I need to.

Do you like American trucks or Japanese trucks more?

Japanese, for sure.

I think I prefer American.
I have no idea, really.

It's hard to say, I think both have good options.

Do you ever hit up a drive-thru and then eat a meal while you're driving?

No food in the truck!

Oh yeah, all the time.
I have before, but I prefer to not eat in the truck.

Once in a while.

What's in your truck's glove box right now?

Paperwork, tissues, snacks, all kinds of stuff.

Just my registration I think.
The owner's manual and maybe some mints.

Garbage.

If you were going to get a brand-spanking-new truck right this moment, what color would it be?

Silver

Red
Black

Green

Do you ever take the truck to the drive-in and watch a movie?

Heck yeah!

Are drive-ins still a thing?
Yeah, once in a while.

I've never been!

Where do you keep your truck parked most of the time?

In the garage.

There's a parking structure at my place.
In the alley.

On the street.

Be honest -- did your truck's towing capacity have any bearing on why you bought it?

Not at all.

It was a nice feature but it wasn't relevant.
I don't even know what I can tow.

Yes, it did.

Would you ever pick up a hitchhiker in your truck?

What am I, crazy?

I might if I'm in no rush.
Maybe, if it was really bad weather.

Sure, why not?

What's the tailgate on your truck like?

It's an automatic tailgate.

It's a little dinged up.
It's nice. Has steps and everything.

Just a regular tailgate.

Do you consider your truck to be a tough vehicle?

That's not the first word that comes to mind.

Definitely.
Yeah, it's pretty rugged.

That's part of the reason I bought it.

Is the truck you have right now the first truck you've ever owned or not?

Nope, I've had a few.

It's my first.
It's my second.

Technically I don't even own this one.

If you could trade your truck in for any kind of vehicle straight up, what would you go with?

Maybe an SUV, actually.

Another truck.
Maybe a sleek looking sports car.

Hard to say. Maybe some kind of hybrid something.

Is the paint job on your truck looking good right now or has it seen better days?

A few light scratches but not too bad.

I don't think it ever looked good.
It's looking pristine.

It's rough, I gotta say.

Would you ever let someone borrow your truck for the day?

Only someone I really, really trust.

Maybe a really good friend.
Not a chance.

Yeah, why not?

What's the radio in your truck tuned to right now?

A classic rock channel.

I'm not even sure.
A top 40 channel.

NPR.

Have you ever given in to road rage while you were driving your truck?

Nah, I'm pretty cool.

It happens.
I try not to let other drivers get to me.

Once or twice.

What does the inside of your truck smell like right now?

Air freshener.

Sweat and garbage.
Leather.

Coffee.

If a friend calls you up and needs help moving, are you helping?

Of course!

Maybe, if it's a good friend.
Probably. That's why I have a truck, right?

Unless I have other plans.

How often are you taking your truck to get washed?

I'll wash it at home every month or two.

Man, it's been a while.
A few times a year.

Whenever it's dirty.

Have you ever had an accident in your truck?

Not yet, thankfully.

Yes, I have.
Just a little ding, didn't even leave a mark.

I did but it wasn't my fault.

Do you have anything covering the seats in your truck?

A niece, beaded seat cover.

Nah.
I have some swanky looking seat covers.

There's a blanket in the back.

What type of cab are we talking about anyway?

Luxury crew cab

Regular cab
Extended cab

Crew cab

What kind of engine does your truck have?

V6

Um. A good one?
V8

Hemi V8

What do you think is the best truck ever made?

Ford Model T

Ford Raptor
Dodge Ram

Ford F-150

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