🔗Alabama Combination Vehicles — Question 9 of 10
Where should the tractor be when you inspect the landing gear after uncoupling the trailer?
Answer: B
With the tractor frame under the trailer.
Steps 7 through 9. Stop with the tractor frame under the trailer. Place the transmission in neutral and set the parking brake. Exit the tractor and inspect the landing gear to ensure it has not failed nor has it sunk into the ground.
Source: Alabama CDL Manual
All choices
- AWith the fifth wheel directly beneath the kingpin.
- BWith the tractor frame under the trailer.
- CCompletely cleared from the trailer.
Alabama CDL Combination Vehicles Test Info
Questions on Exam
20
Passing Score
80%
Time Limit
Typically 30 minutes; varies by testing location
Age Requirements
Intrastate: 18+ · Interstate: 21+
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