Practice question

Which answer best matches Maryland CDL Manual Section fifth-wheel locking jaws?

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

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

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