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After visually checking the fifth-wheel jaws and fitting the safety clip, how should you carry out the controlled coupling tug test?

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Try to move forward with the trailer parking brake on

Reverse with the trailer parking brake on

Try to move forward with the trailer parking brake off

Reverse with the trailer parking brake off

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Try to move forward with the trailer parking brake onThis was the right answer

With the trailer parking brake applied, make the instructed low-gear forward tug to check engagement. The visual inspection and safety clip come before this test. Follow the complete procedure for the actual coupling, including the tractor parking brake and safe line connection stages.

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Inspect the fifth wheel before the controlled tug testReviewed guidance summary · The safety clip and visual fifth-wheel inspection precede the controlled tug; the trailer parking brake must already be applied.

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