Practice question

What is the tested combination-vehicle principle for fifth-wheel locking jaws?

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