Forklift Operator Knowledge UPDATE
2025-2026
Fallen load - ANSWERWhat is the most common type of lift truck accident?
False - ANSWERIf you have been trained to operate a sit down, four wheel lift truck.
You are also qualified to operate a standup reach truck.
Daily, at the beginning of every shift - ANSWERWhen is completion of the pre-
operation inspection checklist necessary?
Helps prevent accidents - ANSWERWhich of the following is Lyft truck operator
safety training most important?
false - ANSWERAll trucks have the same controls and gauges.
No - ANSWERIs a truck considered in good operating condition even if some of the
gauges are broken?
All of the above - ANSWERThe person charging or replacing the battery of an
electric lift truck should always wear:
True - ANSWEROnly trained and authorized operators are allowed to operate a
forklift
No - ANSWERIs it OK to operate a Lyft truck that does not have a data plate or the
data plate is damaged or unreadable?
3-6 inches - ANSWERWhen traveling with a load on a level surface, you should raise
the forks, approximately how high from the floor?
True - ANSWERAlways be carried with the mass tilted to the forward most position.
Never - ANSWERWhen is it OK to give someone a ride on a lift truck?
- ANSWERThe Rear end, steering of a forklift:
True - ANSWERWhen depositing a load, lower the forks, until there is slack in the
chains before backing out.
False - ANSWERIf you know how to drive a car, you also know how to drive a lift
truck.
Inform supervisors immediately and red tag or take out of service - ANSWERWhat
should be done if a lift truck is found to be in need of repair, defective or in way.
Unsafe to operate.
2025-2026
Fallen load - ANSWERWhat is the most common type of lift truck accident?
False - ANSWERIf you have been trained to operate a sit down, four wheel lift truck.
You are also qualified to operate a standup reach truck.
Daily, at the beginning of every shift - ANSWERWhen is completion of the pre-
operation inspection checklist necessary?
Helps prevent accidents - ANSWERWhich of the following is Lyft truck operator
safety training most important?
false - ANSWERAll trucks have the same controls and gauges.
No - ANSWERIs a truck considered in good operating condition even if some of the
gauges are broken?
All of the above - ANSWERThe person charging or replacing the battery of an
electric lift truck should always wear:
True - ANSWEROnly trained and authorized operators are allowed to operate a
forklift
No - ANSWERIs it OK to operate a Lyft truck that does not have a data plate or the
data plate is damaged or unreadable?
3-6 inches - ANSWERWhen traveling with a load on a level surface, you should raise
the forks, approximately how high from the floor?
True - ANSWERAlways be carried with the mass tilted to the forward most position.
Never - ANSWERWhen is it OK to give someone a ride on a lift truck?
- ANSWERThe Rear end, steering of a forklift:
True - ANSWERWhen depositing a load, lower the forks, until there is slack in the
chains before backing out.
False - ANSWERIf you know how to drive a car, you also know how to drive a lift
truck.
Inform supervisors immediately and red tag or take out of service - ANSWERWhat
should be done if a lift truck is found to be in need of repair, defective or in way.
Unsafe to operate.
