What is the first step in coupling twin trailers?

a.Connect the air lines

b.Secure the second trailer to the first with the converter dolly

c.Couple the tractor to the first (heavier) trailer

d.Attach the safety chains

Explanation

The first step in coupling twin trailers is to couple the tractor to the first trailer, which should be the heavier of the two. This is done using the standard tractor-to-semitrailer coupling procedure.

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