When pulling a heavy lead trailer and a light second trailer, the rig:
Correct. Heaviest in front, lightest in rear. Heavy at the rear amplifies crack-the-whip and rollover risk.
CDL Practice Question #359
Category: Doubles/Triples
Why this question matters
This question is one of 50 in our Doubles/Triples bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.