Practice question

Which statement is correct about fifth wheel and kingpin?

  1. Use the landing gear as the primary coupling lock
  2. Ignore it if the tractor starts normally
  3. The trailer kingpin enters the tractor fifth wheel and is held by locking jaws; this is the primary tractor-trailer coupling connection.
  4. Use the trailer hand valve as the main solution

Answer: C — The trailer kingpin enters the tractor fifth wheel and is held by locking jaws; this is the primary tractor-trailer coupling connection.

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