Combination Vehicles · Question 87

Question 87 of 140

Why should you always chock the trailer wheels or apply the trailer brakes before starting the coupling process?

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Correct answer to question 87 (Combination Vehicles): It prevents the trailer from rolling while the tractor is backing up to it

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Chocking the wheels or setting the trailer brakes keeps the trailer from rolling as the tractor backs toward it, reducing the risk of the trailer moving unexpectedly during the approach.

Updated: November 2026

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