MA Hoisting License Test Questions & Answers
Latest Update (81 Terms in this set)
What is the most important single factor THE OPERATOR
to the safe operation of the forklifts?
a) uses a forklift with a known defect
Many accidents happen because the b) travels an unsafe route
operator does which of the following? c) carries unsafe loads
d) uses unsafe operating techniques
When is it safe to operate the forklift from NEVER
a place other than the operator's seat?
Workers and bystanders within the THE OPERATOR
danger area of the forklift should be
considered the responsibility of?
a) smooth starts
Which of the following are essential for
b) smooth stops
safe operation?
c) smooth turns
The operator "feathers" the controls when MOVE THE LOAD SLOWLY
he wants to?
If you find a fault or suspect an unsafe TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
condition while inspecting or operating a
forklift you should?
If bystanders or a fellow worker are in SOUND YOUR HORN OR ASK THEM TO MOVE
danger from a raised load, you should?
a) Leverage
Which of the following affect forklift
b) Center of gravity
safety?
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 THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE FORKLIFT MOVES FORWARD
forks...
, Forward tipping will occur unless the On The Opposite Side Of The Front Axle
forklift's center of gravity is?
a) Starting
Momentum is a force created by? b) Stopping
c) Turning
Which of the following has or have an a) Weight distribution
Effect on the amount of stability a forklift b) Axle length
has? c) Wheel base
a) Tipping
As the load of a forklift is raised, which of
b) Loss of steering
the following dangers increase?
c) The effects of momentum
What force can cause a loaded forklift to MOMENTUM
tip forward when brakes are applied?
When the forklift's center of gravity goes THE FORKLIFT WILL TIP OVER
beyond the stability area?
True or False...Because the forklifts are FALSE
designed with the forks in front it is not
possible for it to tip backwards.
The type of forklift which is designed MAST FORKLIFT
primarily to lift a load straight up with a
limited amount of tilt movement forward
is the?
Which of a forklift's four wheel steering TWO-WHEEL STEERING, FRONT WHEELS FIXED STRAIGHT AHEAD, REAR
capabilities should be used at high WHEELS
speeds or on Highways? USED FOR STEERING
Using a short turning radius when THE FORCES OF MOMENTUM
traveling at high speeds can cause
overturning due to?
When is it permissible to carry riders NEVER
while you are operating a forklift?
If a forklift tips forward ... STEERING CONTROL IS LOST
When traveling up or down a ramp, you KEPT POINTING DOWNHILL
can place more traction on the front drive
wheels of an unloaded forklift if the forks
are?
a) Cause both ends of the forklift to swing around when turned
Rear-wheel steering used by many
b) Can cause the load to fall off the forks if the turn is made too fast
forklifts?
c) Causes them to act differently from cars, which have front wheel steering
a) The controls are in neutral
Do not start a forklift unless. b) The hand brake is set
c) You are sitting in the operator's seat
When may reverse gears be used to slow NEVER
or stop a forklift traveling forward?
What things determine how fast a a) The distance the controls are moved
hydraulic system moves? d) The engine speed
Jerky movements can be avoided if the FEATHERS THE CONTROLS
operator.
a) Lower the load
If the hydraulic system develops a leak
b) Shut off the engine
during operation, you should.
c) Notify the supervisor
Latest Update (81 Terms in this set)
What is the most important single factor THE OPERATOR
to the safe operation of the forklifts?
a) uses a forklift with a known defect
Many accidents happen because the b) travels an unsafe route
operator does which of the following? c) carries unsafe loads
d) uses unsafe operating techniques
When is it safe to operate the forklift from NEVER
a place other than the operator's seat?
Workers and bystanders within the THE OPERATOR
danger area of the forklift should be
considered the responsibility of?
a) smooth starts
Which of the following are essential for
b) smooth stops
safe operation?
c) smooth turns
The operator "feathers" the controls when MOVE THE LOAD SLOWLY
he wants to?
If you find a fault or suspect an unsafe TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
condition while inspecting or operating a
forklift you should?
If bystanders or a fellow worker are in SOUND YOUR HORN OR ASK THEM TO MOVE
danger from a raised load, you should?
a) Leverage
Which of the following affect forklift
b) Center of gravity
safety?
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 THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE FORKLIFT MOVES FORWARD
forks...
, Forward tipping will occur unless the On The Opposite Side Of The Front Axle
forklift's center of gravity is?
a) Starting
Momentum is a force created by? b) Stopping
c) Turning
Which of the following has or have an a) Weight distribution
Effect on the amount of stability a forklift b) Axle length
has? c) Wheel base
a) Tipping
As the load of a forklift is raised, which of
b) Loss of steering
the following dangers increase?
c) The effects of momentum
What force can cause a loaded forklift to MOMENTUM
tip forward when brakes are applied?
When the forklift's center of gravity goes THE FORKLIFT WILL TIP OVER
beyond the stability area?
True or False...Because the forklifts are FALSE
designed with the forks in front it is not
possible for it to tip backwards.
The type of forklift which is designed MAST FORKLIFT
primarily to lift a load straight up with a
limited amount of tilt movement forward
is the?
Which of a forklift's four wheel steering TWO-WHEEL STEERING, FRONT WHEELS FIXED STRAIGHT AHEAD, REAR
capabilities should be used at high WHEELS
speeds or on Highways? USED FOR STEERING
Using a short turning radius when THE FORCES OF MOMENTUM
traveling at high speeds can cause
overturning due to?
When is it permissible to carry riders NEVER
while you are operating a forklift?
If a forklift tips forward ... STEERING CONTROL IS LOST
When traveling up or down a ramp, you KEPT POINTING DOWNHILL
can place more traction on the front drive
wheels of an unloaded forklift if the forks
are?
a) Cause both ends of the forklift to swing around when turned
Rear-wheel steering used by many
b) Can cause the load to fall off the forks if the turn is made too fast
forklifts?
c) Causes them to act differently from cars, which have front wheel steering
a) The controls are in neutral
Do not start a forklift unless. b) The hand brake is set
c) You are sitting in the operator's seat
When may reverse gears be used to slow NEVER
or stop a forklift traveling forward?
What things determine how fast a a) The distance the controls are moved
hydraulic system moves? d) The engine speed
Jerky movements can be avoided if the FEATHERS THE CONTROLS
operator.
a) Lower the load
If the hydraulic system develops a leak
b) Shut off the engine
during operation, you should.
c) Notify the supervisor
