Practice question
When coupling a tractor to a semi-trailer, what must you verify about the fifth wheel?
- The fifth wheel is dry and ungreased
- The kingpin is locked in the fifth wheel jaws and the locking lever is secured
- The fifth wheel plate is exactly level with the trailer floor
- The trailer air lines are connected before coupling
Answer: B — The kingpin is locked in the fifth wheel jaws and the locking lever is secured
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