MA Hoisting License Test|81
Questions with Correct Solutions
What is the most important single factor to the safe operation of the forklifts?
- -THE OPERATOR
-Many accidents happen because the operator does which of the following? -
-a) uses a forklift with a known defect
b) travels an unsafe route
c) carries unsafe loads
d) uses unsafe operating techniques
-When is it safe to operate the forklift from a place other than the operator's
seat? - -NEVER
-Workers and bystanders within the danger area of the forklift should be
considered the responsibility of? - -THE OPERATOR
-Which of the following are essential for safe operation? - -a) smooth starts
b) smooth stops
c) smooth turns
-The operator "feathers" the controls when he wants to? - -MOVE THE LOAD
SLOWLY
-If you find a fault or suspect an unsafe condition while inspecting or
operating a forklift you should? - -TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
-If bystanders or a fellow worker are in danger from a raised load, you
should? - -SOUND YOUR HORN OR ASK THEM TO MOVE
-Which of the following affect forklift safety? - -a) Leverage
b) Center of gravity
c) Momentum
-The pivot point of a forklift is? - -THE FRONT AXLE
-The teeter totter is a simple example of? - -LEVERAGE
-Safe load limits for a particular forklift ... - -SHOULD NEVER BE EXCEEDED
-When a forklift picks up a load on the forks... - -THE CENTER OF GRAVITY
OF THE FORKLIFT MOVES FORWARD
, -Forward tipping will occur unless the forklift's center of gravity is? - -On
The Opposite Side Of The Front Axle
-Momentum is a force created by? - -a) Starting
b) Stopping
c) Turning
-Which of the following has or have an Effect on the amount of stability a
forklift has? - -a) Weight distribution
b) Axle length
c) Wheel base
-As the load of a forklift is raised, which of the following dangers increase? -
-a) Tipping
b) Loss of steering
c) The effects of momentum
-What force can cause a loaded forklift to tip forward when brakes are
applied? - -MOMENTUM
-When the forklift's center of gravity goes beyond the stability area? - -THE
FORKLIFT WILL TIP OVER
-True or False...Because the forklifts are designed with the forks in front it is
not possible for it to tip backwards. - -FALSE
-The type of forklift which is designed primarily to lift a load straight up with
a limited amount of tilt movement forward is the? - -MAST FORKLIFT
-Which of a forklift's four wheel steering capabilities should be used at high
speeds or on Highways? - -TWO-WHEEL STEERING, FRONT WHEELS FIXED
STRAIGHT AHEAD, REAR WHEELS
USED FOR STEERING
-Using a short turning radius when traveling at high speeds can cause
overturning due to? - -THE FORCES OF MOMENTUM
-When is it permissible to carry riders while you are operating a forklift? - -
NEVER
-If a forklift tips forward ... - -STEERING CONTROL IS LOST
-When traveling up or down a ramp, you can place more traction on the
front drive wheels of an unloaded forklift if the forks are? - -KEPT POINTING
DOWNHILL
Questions with Correct Solutions
What is the most important single factor to the safe operation of the forklifts?
- -THE OPERATOR
-Many accidents happen because the operator does which of the following? -
-a) uses a forklift with a known defect
b) travels an unsafe route
c) carries unsafe loads
d) uses unsafe operating techniques
-When is it safe to operate the forklift from a place other than the operator's
seat? - -NEVER
-Workers and bystanders within the danger area of the forklift should be
considered the responsibility of? - -THE OPERATOR
-Which of the following are essential for safe operation? - -a) smooth starts
b) smooth stops
c) smooth turns
-The operator "feathers" the controls when he wants to? - -MOVE THE LOAD
SLOWLY
-If you find a fault or suspect an unsafe condition while inspecting or
operating a forklift you should? - -TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
-If bystanders or a fellow worker are in danger from a raised load, you
should? - -SOUND YOUR HORN OR ASK THEM TO MOVE
-Which of the following affect forklift safety? - -a) Leverage
b) Center of gravity
c) Momentum
-The pivot point of a forklift is? - -THE FRONT AXLE
-The teeter totter is a simple example of? - -LEVERAGE
-Safe load limits for a particular forklift ... - -SHOULD NEVER BE EXCEEDED
-When a forklift picks up a load on the forks... - -THE CENTER OF GRAVITY
OF THE FORKLIFT MOVES FORWARD
, -Forward tipping will occur unless the forklift's center of gravity is? - -On
The Opposite Side Of The Front Axle
-Momentum is a force created by? - -a) Starting
b) Stopping
c) Turning
-Which of the following has or have an Effect on the amount of stability a
forklift has? - -a) Weight distribution
b) Axle length
c) Wheel base
-As the load of a forklift is raised, which of the following dangers increase? -
-a) Tipping
b) Loss of steering
c) The effects of momentum
-What force can cause a loaded forklift to tip forward when brakes are
applied? - -MOMENTUM
-When the forklift's center of gravity goes beyond the stability area? - -THE
FORKLIFT WILL TIP OVER
-True or False...Because the forklifts are designed with the forks in front it is
not possible for it to tip backwards. - -FALSE
-The type of forklift which is designed primarily to lift a load straight up with
a limited amount of tilt movement forward is the? - -MAST FORKLIFT
-Which of a forklift's four wheel steering capabilities should be used at high
speeds or on Highways? - -TWO-WHEEL STEERING, FRONT WHEELS FIXED
STRAIGHT AHEAD, REAR WHEELS
USED FOR STEERING
-Using a short turning radius when traveling at high speeds can cause
overturning due to? - -THE FORCES OF MOMENTUM
-When is it permissible to carry riders while you are operating a forklift? - -
NEVER
-If a forklift tips forward ... - -STEERING CONTROL IS LOST
-When traveling up or down a ramp, you can place more traction on the
front drive wheels of an unloaded forklift if the forks are? - -KEPT POINTING
DOWNHILL
