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What must you confirm about the landing gear before moving a coupled trailer?
- A.It is fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and the gear shows no damage that could let it drop
- B.It is lowered until the shoes just touch the ground
- C.It only needs raising on the driver's side
- D.The crank handle can be left hanging if the gear is up
Correct answer
A. It is fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and the gear shows no damage that could let it drop
Why
Landing gear that is partly down or drops en route can dig into pavement, crossings, or docks and wreck the trailer's front end. Fully raised and secured, with the handle stowed, is the only acceptable state for travel.
Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Coupling Inspection · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-162).