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If a landing gear leg is bent or a foot is missing, what should you do about uncoupling there?
- A.Uncouple anyway and hope it holds
- B.Block it with loose stones and leave
- C.Lower the good leg extra to compensate and leave
- D.Do not leave the trailer standing on damaged gear; keep it coupled or get proper support and report the defect
Correct answer
D. Do not leave the trailer standing on damaged gear; keep it coupled or get proper support and report the defect
Why
Damaged gear cannot be trusted with tons of trailer front weight unattended. Keeping the trailer coupled or properly supported until repair protects the trailer and anyone near it.
Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Uncoupling · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-058).