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After coupling and before driving away, what is a good final check of the release handle?
- A.It should be pulled halfway out
- B.It should hang loose so it can move
- C.Its position does not matter after a tug test
- D.It should be in the fully locked position, with any safety latch closed over it
Correct answer
D. It should be in the fully locked position, with any safety latch closed over it
Why
The handle position tells you the state of the lock from outside the jaws. A handle that is not fully in, or a latch left open, warns that the lock may not be complete.
Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Coupling · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-029).