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What should you check about trailer doors and their hardware during inspection?
- A.Only that the doors are the correct color
- B.Doors only matter on refrigerated trailers
- C.A door that latches loosely is fine if the load is light
- D.Doors close and latch securely, hinges and locking rods are sound, so cargo cannot push a door open en route
Correct answer
D. Doors close and latch securely, hinges and locking rods are sound, so cargo cannot push a door open en route
Why
An unlatched van door can swing into traffic or spill cargo in a turn. Verifying the latches, hinges, and rods is a quick check with a large payoff.
Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Trailer Inspection · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-169).