1. quick
   slow
2. smooth and steady
   it makes no difference

Smooth, steady acceleration is always going to give you more bang for your buck, or in this case, more miles per gallon.

1. engine oil
   master cylinder
2. transmission fluid
   all of these

It's important to keep the engine oil, master cylinder and washer solvent reservoirs checked and full, but basically, if it's a fluid in your truck, check it.

1. a hydraulic jack
   a socket set
2. a torque wrench
   all of these

If you plan to do any home maintenence on your truck, you'll need all three of these tools (and more) -- and be sure the socket set fits the size of the lug nuts on your specific pickup's wheels.

1. letting the truck sit for extended periods of time
   stop-and-start driving
2. traveling a distance 10 miles or less
   none of these

Cars, trucks ... all vehicles want to be driven, that's their thing. And not stop-and-go traffic, either. No one, not even your vehicle, likes it. However, if you also don't drive your truck more than 10 miles at a time, or you leave it sitting, undriven, for long periods of time, the engine can become prone to corrosion.

1. heavier
   lighter
2. longer
   wider

The higher a tire's load index number is, the heavier the load it can safely carry.

1. anti-lock brakes
   the hand brake
2. traction control
   vehicle stability control

Symptoms of a failing anti-lock braking system (ABS) include both an unresponsive brake pedal, as well as brakes locking up. A faulty traction control system usually causes inconsistent braking.

1. wider
   tighter
2. makes no difference

Because the trailer's wheels don't track the same as your truck, if you don't compensate by making wider turns, your trailer could cross the line into oncoming traffic.

1. wet carpet
   mildewy smell
2. less air blowing through the vents
   all of these are

Signs of a problem with your truck's A/C can show up in the cab as wet carpet from a clogged air conditioner drain, a mildewy odor from mold in the evaporator box, or less air blowing from the vents because of an evaporator problem.

1. driveshaft
   differential
2. transfer case
   all of these

Never drive on dry, hard surfaces with your truck's front lockable hubs locked. Accidents happen, but doing so could damage your truck's driveshaft, differential or transfer case.

1. it decreases gas mileage
   it could cause uneven tire wear
2. it could cause a blow-out
   all of these reasons

Underinflated tires decrease your gas mileage, but they also can cause uneven wear and could cause a blowout.

1. driveshaft
   engine
2. shocks
   transmission

Poor suspension and bad shocks mean a rough ride if you're not hauling, but it can shift the load in the bed if the shocks are bad.

1. driving on dirt, gravel, and dusty areas
   towing a trailer or hauling a load in the bed
2. stop-and-go traffic
   all of these

Severe conditions may not seem extreme to you. In fact, they may just seem like normal daily driving, like stop-and-go traffic. It also includes driving off-road, towing a trailer or a hauling a load in the bed, too.

1. drained battery
   snapped line
2. underpowered alternator
   all of these (and more)

An overloaded winch is going to fail, and that could mean a snapped line, or damage to your truck's battery, alternator and possibly more.

1. letting it idle
   regular oil changes
2. wash it
   none of these

Regular oil changes are one of the most basic and easiest ways of making sure your engine stays in good condition.

1. the working vehicle
   your truck with the dead battery
2. both should be running

Once the jumper cables are properly connected to your truck's battery and the working vehicle's battery, start the working car first.

1. that's true
   that's false
2. only on certain kinds of paint

Some of the compounds in bird droppings make it dull the paint of your truck, if it's left there.

1. disconnect the alternator
   disconnect the battery
2. disconnect the starter

Stop! Before doing any work on your truck's electrical system, disconnect the battery first -- and for safety, start with the negative terminal.

1. front, from angle of the windshield
   behind the side mirrors
2. directly behind your truck
   all of these are common

Blind spots can be a bigger problem in bigger vehicles like pickups and SUVs. Some common blind zones include: behind the side mirrors and directly behind the truck.

1. a blown head gasket
   a cracked cylinder head
2. a faulty thermostat
   engine oil designed for cold climates

A cracked cylinder head, a blown head gasket or a faulty thermostat can cause your vehicle to overheat, but not the engine oil you use.

1. your truck pulls to one side when stopping
   you hear a high-pitched squealing when stopping
2. you hear metal-on-metal grinding noises
   any or all of these

Brakes that need maintenance will often pull to one side, stop more slowly or cause noises like high-pitch squealing or metal-on-metal grinding. Failing brakes may also smell bad or cause your truck's steering wheel to vibrate.

1. check its body panels with a magnet
   look for wavy body panels
2. look for uneven body panels
   all of these are ways

Looking for wavy or uneven body panels is one way to tell, but did you know you can use a magnet, instead (or as well)? The magnet won't stick to any plastic body work.

1. on the sides
   near the cab
2. near the tailgate
   under webbing

Loading the heaviest items near the cab instead of near the gate can help with road handling and is also safest for the truck's drive train and suspension. Don't forget to make sure it's weight-balanced from side to side, too, to avoid messing with the truck's center of gravity.

1. it can hide rust
   it can rub, and wear the paint off
2. it can void the truck's warranty
   all of these

Yes, a bed liner offers protection for your truck bed. But if it doesn't properly fit your pickup, it can rub, remove pain, hide rust and, worst case, void the vehicle warranty.

1. that's true
   that's false
2. the fuel octane doesn't mean anything

The belief that a higher-octane fuel will give your vehicle more power is just a myth. The best thing for your gas mileage -- and power -- is to just use the octane recommended in the owner's manual.

1. negative
   positive
2. ground

The negative (-) cable going to the battery is the black cable, and the positive (+) is the red one. Always disconnect the negative first, or you could damage the battery, your truck or yourself.

1. yes, go for it
   no, that's dangerous
2. it depends on what you're doing

Sometimes it's Ok to intentionally underinflate your vehicle's tires to increase your traction, such as in inclement weather. But driving on underinflated tires long term will make them wear quickly and unevenly and decreases the fuel efficiency.

1. the chassis
   the ground clearance
2. the tires' load index number
   the tires' load rating

The weight of the load you can safely carry in your truck bed is determined by a few things, including the chassis, as well as both the tires' load rating and load index number -- oh, and the weight of the passengers, too. But its ground clearance doesn't matter when it comes to heavy loads.

1. yes
   no
2. you can almost certainly do better

The OEM tires fitted to your truck at the factory aren't a bad choice, but they're not usually the best choice, either. While OEM tires are usually chosen for their pretty-good performance on both dry and wet roads, choosing non-OEM when it comes time to replace allows you to choose what's best for you.

1. engine block heaters
   idling
2. starting the truck
   the type of gas in the tank

Most of the wear on your truck's engine isn't from an adverse condition. It's from engine turnover while starting the truck, which in cold weather can take years off of the engine, battery and starter.

1. the brakes
   the gate
2. the steering column
   the transmission

If you use your pickup for hauling things around, you're putting strain on the truck's transmission.

1. once a year
   twice a year
2. every 100,000 miles
   never

They may not need any maintenance at these intervals, but experts recommend inspecting your brakes twice a year.

1. calipers
   exhaust
2. headlights
   shocks

When you fit your truck with larger tires, you may also need to upgrade its shocks. Otherwise, it can cause bad handling and hot equipment.

1. the 7-pin connector
   the draw bar
2. the mount on the tongue
   the receiver hitch

On a hitch that uses a ball mount on a trailer tongue, the ball on the hitch has to be the same size as the mount on the tongue for a secure lock.

1. just the top of his head
   just Lincoln's chin
2. Lincoln's whole head
   the penny test doesn't work

The U.S. Department of Transportation recommends replacing your tires when the tread depth reaches 2/32”. If you can see all of Lincoln's head when you use the penny test, that tread's too low!

1. behind the cab
   in the center of the bed
2. on the roof of the cab
   along the sides

The safest place for big pieces of furniture, like a couch or chairs, is along the sides of the truck bed.