Practice question

What is the kingpin?

  1. A locking lever on the fifth wheel
  2. A bolt that secures the landing gear
  3. The release handle for the trailer brakes
  4. A vertical pin in the trailer apron that locks into the fifth wheel jaws

Answer: D — A vertical pin in the trailer apron that locks into the fifth wheel jaws

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