Practice question
What is the tested combination-vehicle principle for fifth-wheel locking jaws?
- A proper fifth-wheel coupling has the locking jaws closed around the kingpin shank.
- Assume the tug test replaces the visual lock check
- Accept a visible gap between apron and fifth wheel
- Ignore release-arm or locking-jaw position
Answer: A — A proper fifth-wheel coupling has the locking jaws closed around the kingpin shank.
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