Practice question

During Maryland CDL combination-vehicle preparation, what should a driver remember about fifth-wheel locking jaws?

  1. Assume the tug test replaces the visual lock check
  2. Accept a visible gap between apron and fifth wheel
  3. Ignore release-arm or locking-jaw position
  4. A proper fifth-wheel coupling has the locking jaws closed around the kingpin shank.

Answer: D — A proper fifth-wheel coupling has the locking jaws closed around the kingpin shank.

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