Practice question
What is the tested combination-vehicle principle for high coupling?
- 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
- A high coupling can leave the kingpin above or outside the jaws even if the trailer seems to hold during a tug test.
Answer: D — A high coupling can leave the kingpin above or outside the jaws even if the trailer seems to hold during a tug test.
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