Practice question

Which statement about fifth wheel and kingpin is correct?

  1. This answer would create an unsafe coupling, braking, turning, or inspection habit.
  2. This choice is not supported by the Texas CDL handbook or FMCSA combination-vehicle standards.
  3. After coupling, the jaws must be closed around the kingpin shank.
  4. This statement confuses the tested combination-vehicle rule with an unrelated CDL topic.

Answer: C — After coupling, the jaws must be closed around the kingpin shank.

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