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Just before the fifth wheel contacts the trailer apron, what should you do?
- A.Stop, get out, and check the alignment and height one more time
- B.Speed up slightly to finish the connection
- C.Turn the steering wheel hard to one side
- D.Release the trailer brakes so the trailer can roll toward you
Correct answer
A. Stop, get out, and check the alignment and height one more time
Why
A final stop and look catches a misalignment or height problem before metal strikes metal. It is far cheaper to correct position now than to repair a bent kingpin or apron.
Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Coupling · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-003).