You are about to couple a second trailer to a loaded converter dolly. The dolly's pintle hook closes but you notice the latch does not fully seat. What is the correct action?

You are about to couple a second trailer to

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ADrive slowly to the loading dock and have a mechanic inspect it on arrival
BTighten the safety chains to compensate for the unsecured latch during transport
CProceed with coupling if the safety chains are properly connected as a backup
DDo not couple the trailer; the pintle hook latch must be fully closed and locked before any movement

✓ Correct answer: D. Do not couple the trailer; the pintle hook latch must be fully closed and locked before any movement The CDL manual states that all coupling devices must be fully engaged and locked before moving; a pintle hook that does not fully latch is a defect that prohibits operation regardless of safety chain status.

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