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Before coupling, how should the fifth wheel be positioned?
- A.Tilted so the ramps are down at the rear and the jaws are open
- B.Level and locked flat
- C.Tilted forward toward the cab
- D.Removed from its slide track
Correct answer
A. Tilted so the ramps are down at the rear and the jaws are open
Why
A rear-down tilt lets the apron slide up the ramps smoothly as you back under. Open jaws are ready to receive and close around the kingpin.
Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Coupling · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-011).