TITLE: EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC PERIOD
OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
Telehandler Exam Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
Give four reasons that may cause the machine to tip forwards - Answer✔️✔️-Exceeding
the lifting capacity
Downwards slope
Ground conditions
After placing a load, who is responsible for ensuring the load is safe? - Answer✔️✔️-
Telehandler driver
On stabiliser equipped machines, what must be checked before the stabilisers are
lowered? - Answer✔️✔️-The ground is suitable condition to support the machine
If the operator has loaded onto a transporter trailer on behalf of a driver, what checks
must be made before they leave the cab? - Answer✔️✔️-Hydraulic components grounded
Hydraulics released
Isolated
Locked doors
What is meant by the lifting or rated capacity of the Telehandler?
Who determines it? - Answer✔️✔️-The maximum lifting capacity for a given load centre
The manufacturer
Name three reasons for the raised lugs on tyres...
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, TITLE: EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC PERIOD
OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
What can happen if the lugs are severely worn? - Answer✔️✔️-They provide traction /
good steering / good braking
If worn the above are reduced
Name 4 factors to consider before picking up a load. - Answer✔️✔️-Weight / pallet size /
route / landing zone / correct machine
If setting up to lift loads in a pedestrianised area, state three things that need to be
taken into account. - Answer✔️✔️-Segregation from machine movement/ noise / dust /
fumes
What would be the effect on the Telehandler if a tyre on the front axle is smaller or
larger to the other on the same axel, or one tyre has less pressure than the other? -
Answer✔️✔️-Instability / sideways tipping
What are three actions or stages that a Telehandler operated undertakes during peruse
inspections? - Answer✔️✔️-Walk around checks
Record faults
Report faults
An operator has to travel a Telehandler in a public highway, for which the road traffic act
applies. List 6 requirements that must be followed. - Answer✔️✔️-Insurance
Tax
Tyre conditions
Number plates
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OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
Telehandler Exam Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
Give four reasons that may cause the machine to tip forwards - Answer✔️✔️-Exceeding
the lifting capacity
Downwards slope
Ground conditions
After placing a load, who is responsible for ensuring the load is safe? - Answer✔️✔️-
Telehandler driver
On stabiliser equipped machines, what must be checked before the stabilisers are
lowered? - Answer✔️✔️-The ground is suitable condition to support the machine
If the operator has loaded onto a transporter trailer on behalf of a driver, what checks
must be made before they leave the cab? - Answer✔️✔️-Hydraulic components grounded
Hydraulics released
Isolated
Locked doors
What is meant by the lifting or rated capacity of the Telehandler?
Who determines it? - Answer✔️✔️-The maximum lifting capacity for a given load centre
The manufacturer
Name three reasons for the raised lugs on tyres...
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, TITLE: EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC PERIOD
OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
What can happen if the lugs are severely worn? - Answer✔️✔️-They provide traction /
good steering / good braking
If worn the above are reduced
Name 4 factors to consider before picking up a load. - Answer✔️✔️-Weight / pallet size /
route / landing zone / correct machine
If setting up to lift loads in a pedestrianised area, state three things that need to be
taken into account. - Answer✔️✔️-Segregation from machine movement/ noise / dust /
fumes
What would be the effect on the Telehandler if a tyre on the front axle is smaller or
larger to the other on the same axel, or one tyre has less pressure than the other? -
Answer✔️✔️-Instability / sideways tipping
What are three actions or stages that a Telehandler operated undertakes during peruse
inspections? - Answer✔️✔️-Walk around checks
Record faults
Report faults
An operator has to travel a Telehandler in a public highway, for which the road traffic act
applies. List 6 requirements that must be followed. - Answer✔️✔️-Insurance
Tax
Tyre conditions
Number plates
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