Practice question

For a North Carolina CDL combination vehicle, when uncoupling, you should release the fifth wheel locking lever:

Before lowering the landing gear
Before disconnecting the air lines
After lowering landing gear and backing slightly to relieve pressure on the lock
Only after pulling the tractor forward

Answer: C — After lowering landing gear and backing slightly to relieve pressure on the lock

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