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Forklift Certification Test I ||Just Out!!!
How many inches should a load be carried on a smooth incline?
- ANSWER-2-4 inches
True or False: Pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way -
ANSWER-True (duh!)
What lever moves the forks up and down? - ANSWER-The left
lever moves the forks up and down
True or False: You can use your phone while operating a forklift -
ANSWER-FALSE, you CANNOT use your phone while operating a
forklift
Who is allowed to ride on the forklift? - ANSWER-ONLY the
forklift operator
True or False: You ALWAYS have to wear your seatbelt when
operating the forklift - ANSWER-True
How many people are killed per year operating or working near
forklifts and other powered industrial trucks - ANSWER-100
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True or False: If you are on medication which tells you not to
operate heavy equipment, you should ask your supervisor to be
assigned to a non-forklift position - ANSWER-True
True or False: NEVER smoke while changing propane tanks -
ANSWER-True
What PPE should you use while charging forklift batteries? -
ANSWER-Gloves, Aprons, Face Shield and goggles
How many points of contact should you have when getting on
AND off the forklift? - ANSWER-3
What should each forklift driver have? (hint: 3 things) -
ANSWER-classroom training topics, hands on training with an
experienced operator and operator evaluations.
True or False: Employees cannot operate forklift if they are
under the age of 18. - ANSWER-True
What should forklift surfaces be checked for? - ANSWER-
Slippery and uneven surfaces, obstructions, load bearing
capacity and overhead clearance.
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When is a forklift said to be "unattended"? - ANSWER-When the
operator is 25 ft or more away from the vehicle
What should you do when you leave a forklift unattended?
(hint: 4 things) - ANSWER-Lower the load engaging means, shut
off power ad set up rakes, neutralize controls and block the
wheels if parked on an incline.
What direction should you drive the forklift when carrying a
load up an incline? - ANSWER-forward
What direction should you drive the forklift when carrying a
load downhill? - ANSWER-In reverse
If you're loading two objects of different weights on a single
forklift, where should the heavier one be placed? - ANSWER-
Closer to the mast
What should you do at the start of the day shift? - ANSWER-
Check that the machine is in operable condition
Forklift Certification Test I ||Just Out!!!
How many inches should a load be carried on a smooth incline?
- ANSWER-2-4 inches
True or False: Pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way -
ANSWER-True (duh!)
What lever moves the forks up and down? - ANSWER-The left
lever moves the forks up and down
True or False: You can use your phone while operating a forklift -
ANSWER-FALSE, you CANNOT use your phone while operating a
forklift
Who is allowed to ride on the forklift? - ANSWER-ONLY the
forklift operator
True or False: You ALWAYS have to wear your seatbelt when
operating the forklift - ANSWER-True
How many people are killed per year operating or working near
forklifts and other powered industrial trucks - ANSWER-100
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True or False: If you are on medication which tells you not to
operate heavy equipment, you should ask your supervisor to be
assigned to a non-forklift position - ANSWER-True
True or False: NEVER smoke while changing propane tanks -
ANSWER-True
What PPE should you use while charging forklift batteries? -
ANSWER-Gloves, Aprons, Face Shield and goggles
How many points of contact should you have when getting on
AND off the forklift? - ANSWER-3
What should each forklift driver have? (hint: 3 things) -
ANSWER-classroom training topics, hands on training with an
experienced operator and operator evaluations.
True or False: Employees cannot operate forklift if they are
under the age of 18. - ANSWER-True
What should forklift surfaces be checked for? - ANSWER-
Slippery and uneven surfaces, obstructions, load bearing
capacity and overhead clearance.
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When is a forklift said to be "unattended"? - ANSWER-When the
operator is 25 ft or more away from the vehicle
What should you do when you leave a forklift unattended?
(hint: 4 things) - ANSWER-Lower the load engaging means, shut
off power ad set up rakes, neutralize controls and block the
wheels if parked on an incline.
What direction should you drive the forklift when carrying a
load up an incline? - ANSWER-forward
What direction should you drive the forklift when carrying a
load downhill? - ANSWER-In reverse
If you're loading two objects of different weights on a single
forklift, where should the heavier one be placed? - ANSWER-
Closer to the mast
What should you do at the start of the day shift? - ANSWER-
Check that the machine is in operable condition
