Forklift final exam study prep 2025
UPDATE!!
What is the #1 cause for deaths associated with forklift operation? -
ANSWERcrushed by vehicle tipping over
The top three citations by L & I safety inspectors involving forklifts in 2007-2009
include what? - ANSWERlack of training, no seatbelt use, no inspection of forklift
What does P.I.T. stand for? - ANSWERpowered industrial truck
How many classes of P.I.T.s are there? - ANSWER7
What two P.I.Ts will we be certified on upon completion of EV 100? - ANSWERclass
1 electric truck, class 4 truck
What are three ways forklifts differ from cars or trucks? - ANSWERhigher weight
than most, higher center of gravity, steers from the rear
Where is the center of gravity on a forklift with no load? - ANSWERunder the driver's
seat
The triangle formed between the two front wheels, coming to a point between the
two rear wheels, is called what? - ANSWERforklift stability triangle
The center of gravity moves ________ when the fork is raised. - ANSWERupward
It is safe to move forward with a load raised if the weight is low enough. T/F? -
ANSWERfalse
When moving a load near the truck's max rated capacity, tilt the mast _____ for more
stability. - ANSWERback
When driving on an incline with a load, always drive with the load on the _______
side. - ANSWERuphill
When driving down an incline with no load, the forks should be on the _______ side.
- ANSWERdownhill
As load center increases, capacity decreases. T/F? - ANSWERtrue
If a forklift tips, you should attempt to clear the vehicle before it hits the ground. T/F?
- ANSWERfalse
A forklift should be examined how often? - ANSWERdaily or at the end of each shift
Propane powered forklifts are safe to park near heat sources. T/F? - ANSWERfalse
UPDATE!!
What is the #1 cause for deaths associated with forklift operation? -
ANSWERcrushed by vehicle tipping over
The top three citations by L & I safety inspectors involving forklifts in 2007-2009
include what? - ANSWERlack of training, no seatbelt use, no inspection of forklift
What does P.I.T. stand for? - ANSWERpowered industrial truck
How many classes of P.I.T.s are there? - ANSWER7
What two P.I.Ts will we be certified on upon completion of EV 100? - ANSWERclass
1 electric truck, class 4 truck
What are three ways forklifts differ from cars or trucks? - ANSWERhigher weight
than most, higher center of gravity, steers from the rear
Where is the center of gravity on a forklift with no load? - ANSWERunder the driver's
seat
The triangle formed between the two front wheels, coming to a point between the
two rear wheels, is called what? - ANSWERforklift stability triangle
The center of gravity moves ________ when the fork is raised. - ANSWERupward
It is safe to move forward with a load raised if the weight is low enough. T/F? -
ANSWERfalse
When moving a load near the truck's max rated capacity, tilt the mast _____ for more
stability. - ANSWERback
When driving on an incline with a load, always drive with the load on the _______
side. - ANSWERuphill
When driving down an incline with no load, the forks should be on the _______ side.
- ANSWERdownhill
As load center increases, capacity decreases. T/F? - ANSWERtrue
If a forklift tips, you should attempt to clear the vehicle before it hits the ground. T/F?
- ANSWERfalse
A forklift should be examined how often? - ANSWERdaily or at the end of each shift
Propane powered forklifts are safe to park near heat sources. T/F? - ANSWERfalse
