Forklift Certification Knowledge Written Exam

Forklift Certification Knowledge Written Exam A pre-start inspection should be done: - Before the lift truck is placed in service If during your pre-start inspection you find the horn does not work, you should: - Lock- out/Tag-out the truck A lift truck is unattended when the operator is out of sight of the truck, or more than ________________feet away. - 25 Some things that affect the stability of a forklift are: - Pot holes, bumps, overhead obstructions, and breaking quickly. Weather like rain,ice and snow Turning sharply, truck condition, and bad tires It is okay to stick your head outside of the truck to get a better view only: - NEVER! You should always keep your body inside the cab of the truck If someone wants to drive your forklift they must: - Be properly trained, evaluated, and certified Hydraulic lines and hoses are highly pressurized, so you should: - Never grab the lines to check for leaks Never put your body through the mast to check the lines Use a piece of cardboard or wood to rub the lines from a safe distance If you have to park on a ramp or hill you should: - Set the parking brake, put gearshift in neutral and chock the wheels A lift capacity plate must: - Be on the truck at all times Be clear enough to read Be in a language you understand If you have an emergency while driving a forklift you should: - Stop the forklift as quickly and safely as possible Properly get off the forklift and exit the area on foot When you are near pedestrians you should: - Beep your horn, make eye contact, and communicate with them When you park your forklift you should: - Lower the tips of the forks to the floor Put the gearshift in neutral and set the parking brake When you are driving with or without a load your forks should be how high off the ground: - 4-6 Inches The forks must cover at least __________________of the load or object you are moving - 2/3 or two thirds The combined center of gravity of a forklift