Semi Trailer Coupling Safety Quiz
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What should you do before coupling a tractor to a semi-trailer?

  • Hook up the air supply knob to lock the trailer brakes
  • Push in the trailer air supply valve
  • Hook up the emergency and service lines before backing under (correct)
  • Raise the front trailer supports with the crank handle secured in brackets
  • What should a driver do to prevent a jackknife while driving?

  • Use the hand valve before the brake pedal
  • Keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible
  • Go slow around turns (correct)
  • Push in the trailer air supply valve
  • What should a driver do if the fifth wheel locking lever is not locked after the jaws close around the kingpin?

  • Ignore it and proceed with driving
  • Fix the coupling before driving a coupled unit (correct)
  • Try to manually lock the fifth wheel locking lever
  • Drive away cautiously and monitor the situation
  • What should a driver do once they have pushed in the trailer supply and before moving the tractor unit?

    <p>Wait until the air system is at normal pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you expect to happen if the trailer breaks away and pulls apart both airlines?

    <p>The trailer brake comes on and the tractor protection valve closes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after coupling to check the connection?

    <p>Pulling the tractor ahead gently with the trailer brakes locked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you test the tractor semi-trailer connection for security?

    <p>By pulling forward gently in a low gear against the locked trailer brakes and then visually inspecting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to keep dirt and water out of the lines when not towing a trailer?

    <p>Lock the tractor glad hands to each other (or dummy couplers)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be over the locking lever for a coupling to be complete?

    <p>The safety latch for the fifth wheel locking lever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to test the trailer brakes?

    <p>The hand valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

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