NSW FORKLIFT 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔If you need to drive a loaded forklift up a ramp. Which way should the load face? -
✔✔The load should face up the ramp.
✔✔Operating a forklift on a ramp or sloping surface can be dangerous. Name two (2)
reasons why? - ✔✔You could lose the load
You could tip the forklift
✔✔Why is it unsafe to carry a load on only one fork arm? Give two (2) reasons. -
✔✔Stability of the forklift is affected
Damage to fork arms
✔✔When stacking loads one on top of each other, what are three (3) things you must
consider? - ✔✔Heavy goods placed at the bottom
Stack must not become unstable due to height
Loads must be stacked on a firm level surface
✔✔When operating a forklift, if your view is partially obstructed by the load, what are
two (2) things you would do? - ✔✔Use a guide
Operate in reverse
, ✔✔If you are given a signal by a co-worker and it is unclear, what should you do? -
✔✔Ask them to clarify their last signal.
✔✔When are you allowed to carry a passenger on a forklift? - ✔✔When it is designed to
do so.
✔✔What may happen if you operate a forklift with the load raised high? - ✔✔Forklift is
more likely to tip over.
✔✔What is a 'safe' height to carry a load at? - ✔✔At axle height or as low to the
operating surface as possible.
✔✔What are three (3) things that may cause a forklift to tip over sideways? - ✔✔Turning
too fast
Turning with the load raised
Uneven surface
✔✔What are three (3) things that may cause a forklift to tip over forwards? -
✔✔Overloading
Severe braking
Carrying the load too high
✔✔What should be placed over the gap between a truck and a loading dock before a
forklift can safely travel across? - ✔✔Bridge plate
✔✔Why should a forklift operator continuously monitor the load whilst travelling? -
✔✔To ensure stability of the load
✔✔Why must a forklift operator always wear a seatbelt? - ✔✔It stops the operator from
falling out if an accident occurs.
✔✔List two (2) things that you would do if the forklift you are operating begins to tip
over? - ✔✔Remain on the forklift
Lean away from the point of impact
✔✔Why is 'rear end' swing dangerous when a forklift turns a corner? (particularly in a
forward travel direction). - ✔✔The rear end turns fast and may hit a person nearby.
✔✔Why must you not raise or lower a forklift load near or over a person? - ✔✔The load
may crush the person.
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔If you need to drive a loaded forklift up a ramp. Which way should the load face? -
✔✔The load should face up the ramp.
✔✔Operating a forklift on a ramp or sloping surface can be dangerous. Name two (2)
reasons why? - ✔✔You could lose the load
You could tip the forklift
✔✔Why is it unsafe to carry a load on only one fork arm? Give two (2) reasons. -
✔✔Stability of the forklift is affected
Damage to fork arms
✔✔When stacking loads one on top of each other, what are three (3) things you must
consider? - ✔✔Heavy goods placed at the bottom
Stack must not become unstable due to height
Loads must be stacked on a firm level surface
✔✔When operating a forklift, if your view is partially obstructed by the load, what are
two (2) things you would do? - ✔✔Use a guide
Operate in reverse
, ✔✔If you are given a signal by a co-worker and it is unclear, what should you do? -
✔✔Ask them to clarify their last signal.
✔✔When are you allowed to carry a passenger on a forklift? - ✔✔When it is designed to
do so.
✔✔What may happen if you operate a forklift with the load raised high? - ✔✔Forklift is
more likely to tip over.
✔✔What is a 'safe' height to carry a load at? - ✔✔At axle height or as low to the
operating surface as possible.
✔✔What are three (3) things that may cause a forklift to tip over sideways? - ✔✔Turning
too fast
Turning with the load raised
Uneven surface
✔✔What are three (3) things that may cause a forklift to tip over forwards? -
✔✔Overloading
Severe braking
Carrying the load too high
✔✔What should be placed over the gap between a truck and a loading dock before a
forklift can safely travel across? - ✔✔Bridge plate
✔✔Why should a forklift operator continuously monitor the load whilst travelling? -
✔✔To ensure stability of the load
✔✔Why must a forklift operator always wear a seatbelt? - ✔✔It stops the operator from
falling out if an accident occurs.
✔✔List two (2) things that you would do if the forklift you are operating begins to tip
over? - ✔✔Remain on the forklift
Lean away from the point of impact
✔✔Why is 'rear end' swing dangerous when a forklift turns a corner? (particularly in a
forward travel direction). - ✔✔The rear end turns fast and may hit a person nearby.
✔✔Why must you not raise or lower a forklift load near or over a person? - ✔✔The load
may crush the person.
