Practice question
Which statement about fifth wheel and kingpin is correct?
- This choice is not supported by the Texas CDL handbook or FMCSA combination-vehicle standards.
- The fifth wheel is the tractor coupling plate and locking assembly for the kingpin.
- This statement confuses the tested combination-vehicle rule with an unrelated CDL topic.
- This answer would create an unsafe coupling, braking, turning, or inspection habit.
Answer: B — The fifth wheel is the tractor coupling plate and locking assembly for the kingpin.
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