In a standard double-trailer setup, which trailer connects directly to the tractor?
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Correct answer to question 3 (Doubles/Triples): The first trailer, called the lead trailer, connects to the tractor's fifth wheel
Why
The lead trailer couples directly to the tractor's fifth wheel; any additional trailer connects behind it through a converter dolly, not directly to the tractor.
Updated: November 2026