Practice question

After coupling, why must you visually inspect the fifth wheel?

  1. The manual requires painting the jaws
  2. A tug test alone does not prove the jaws are correctly around the kingpin shank
  3. The kingpin must be removed
  4. The trailer brakes must be disconnected

Answer: B — A tug test alone does not prove the jaws are correctly around the kingpin shank

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