Forklift training UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What should you do if there is no data plate on the forklift? List 4 - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Do not operate
2. Remove key
3. Write in logbook and tag out of service
4. Report to your supervisor
What weather conditions can affect the forklift operations? List 4 - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Rain
2. High Wind
3. Too hot
4. Too cold/ Snow ice
Why must your tyres be at the correct air pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER - To keep the
forklift and load stable.
What faults and defects must you check for in the forklift wheels and tyres? List 4 - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Low air pressure
2. Wear of tyre is uneven
3. Rubber missing
4. Damaged sidewall
When travelling with a load, what height must your forks be? - CORRECT ANSWER - As
low as possible
When adding an attachment to the forklift what effect can it have to the capacity? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Reduces capacity
, A) list the 2 guards on a forklift
B) what are their functions - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Overhead guard - protects from
falling objects
2. Load guard - protects mast from damage and driver from injury
Once you've started your forklift you just conduct the start up operational checks. List 5 -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Dashboard and horn
2. Park lights, headlights, beeper, flashing lights
3. Handbrake and foot brake
4. Steering
5. Mast controls
How can you identify the weight of a load? List 3 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Weigh the
load
2. Check for labels
3. Calculate
What can you do if your load is blocking your view? List 2 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Travel in reverse
2. Use a spotter/guide
Why must you constantly monitor the forklift and load movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To keep forklift and load stable
What direction should your loaded forklift face when travelling up a hill? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Always face up hill
Why is it dangerous to turn a loaded forklift on a slope or ramp? List 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Could tip your forklift
2. Lose/tip your load
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What should you do if there is no data plate on the forklift? List 4 - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Do not operate
2. Remove key
3. Write in logbook and tag out of service
4. Report to your supervisor
What weather conditions can affect the forklift operations? List 4 - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Rain
2. High Wind
3. Too hot
4. Too cold/ Snow ice
Why must your tyres be at the correct air pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER - To keep the
forklift and load stable.
What faults and defects must you check for in the forklift wheels and tyres? List 4 - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Low air pressure
2. Wear of tyre is uneven
3. Rubber missing
4. Damaged sidewall
When travelling with a load, what height must your forks be? - CORRECT ANSWER - As
low as possible
When adding an attachment to the forklift what effect can it have to the capacity? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Reduces capacity
, A) list the 2 guards on a forklift
B) what are their functions - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Overhead guard - protects from
falling objects
2. Load guard - protects mast from damage and driver from injury
Once you've started your forklift you just conduct the start up operational checks. List 5 -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Dashboard and horn
2. Park lights, headlights, beeper, flashing lights
3. Handbrake and foot brake
4. Steering
5. Mast controls
How can you identify the weight of a load? List 3 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Weigh the
load
2. Check for labels
3. Calculate
What can you do if your load is blocking your view? List 2 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Travel in reverse
2. Use a spotter/guide
Why must you constantly monitor the forklift and load movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To keep forklift and load stable
What direction should your loaded forklift face when travelling up a hill? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Always face up hill
Why is it dangerous to turn a loaded forklift on a slope or ramp? List 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Could tip your forklift
2. Lose/tip your load
