Forklift Training: IRC 2019 Questions With
Solutions
Which is not a reason for operator safety?
a) Protect company assets
b) Reduce the risk of personal injury
c) Increase productivity at any cost
d) Comply with the regulations c) Increase productivity at any cost
What is the number one type of lift truck accident?
a) Lift truck runs off loading dock
b) Tip-over
c) Employee falls off forks
d) Improperly maintained lift trucks b) Tip-over
What is the number one cause of lift truck accidents?
a) Other lift trucks
b) Pedestrians
c) Inattentiveness
, Forklift Training: IRC 2019 Questions With
Solutions
d) Machine failure c) Inattentiveness
It is okay to let an unauthorized person operate a lift truck as long as you are with them.
a) True
b) False b) False
If you have been trained to operate a counterbalanced, sit-down lift truck, you are allowed to
operate any other powered industrial truck.
a) True
b) False b) False
Which is not a characteristic of a professional lift truck operator?
a) Responsible
b) Capable of unloading a trailer in 15 minutes
c) Wears required personal protective equipment
a) Keeps vehicle under complete control at all times b) Capable of unloading a trailer in
15 minutes
, Forklift Training: IRC 2019 Questions With
Solutions
What are the differences between lift trucks and automobiles?
a) Steering
b) Vehicle weight
c) Braking
d) All of the above d) All of the above
Cushion or solid tires operate best in what conditions?
a) Railroad crossings
b) Smooth, dry surfaces
c) Wet, unbroken pavement
d) Uneven or rough surfaces b) Smooth, dry surfaces
You get better traction with a cushion tire lift truck than a pneumatic tire lift truck.
a) True
b) False b) False
If you are approaching a doorway, what mast dimensions should you be aware of if you are
safely operating your truck?
Solutions
Which is not a reason for operator safety?
a) Protect company assets
b) Reduce the risk of personal injury
c) Increase productivity at any cost
d) Comply with the regulations c) Increase productivity at any cost
What is the number one type of lift truck accident?
a) Lift truck runs off loading dock
b) Tip-over
c) Employee falls off forks
d) Improperly maintained lift trucks b) Tip-over
What is the number one cause of lift truck accidents?
a) Other lift trucks
b) Pedestrians
c) Inattentiveness
, Forklift Training: IRC 2019 Questions With
Solutions
d) Machine failure c) Inattentiveness
It is okay to let an unauthorized person operate a lift truck as long as you are with them.
a) True
b) False b) False
If you have been trained to operate a counterbalanced, sit-down lift truck, you are allowed to
operate any other powered industrial truck.
a) True
b) False b) False
Which is not a characteristic of a professional lift truck operator?
a) Responsible
b) Capable of unloading a trailer in 15 minutes
c) Wears required personal protective equipment
a) Keeps vehicle under complete control at all times b) Capable of unloading a trailer in
15 minutes
, Forklift Training: IRC 2019 Questions With
Solutions
What are the differences between lift trucks and automobiles?
a) Steering
b) Vehicle weight
c) Braking
d) All of the above d) All of the above
Cushion or solid tires operate best in what conditions?
a) Railroad crossings
b) Smooth, dry surfaces
c) Wet, unbroken pavement
d) Uneven or rough surfaces b) Smooth, dry surfaces
You get better traction with a cushion tire lift truck than a pneumatic tire lift truck.
a) True
b) False b) False
If you are approaching a doorway, what mast dimensions should you be aware of if you are
safely operating your truck?
