Practice question

You are coupling and notice the fifth wheel is not centered with the trailer kingpin. You should:

  1. Back in at an angle to compensate
  2. Pull forward, re-align the tractor straight, and back in again
  3. Have a helper push the trailer sideways
  4. Use the trailer hand valve to shift the trailer

Answer: B — Pull forward, re-align the tractor straight, and back in again

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