Forklift final exam study prep
What is the #1 cause for deaths associated with forklift operation? - correct
answer ✔crushed by vehicle tipping over
The top three citations by L & I safety inspectors involving forklifts in 2007-
2009 include what? - correct answer ✔lack of training, no seatbelt use, no
inspection of forklift
What does P.I.T. stand for? - correct answer ✔powered industrial truck
How many classes of P.I.T.s are there? - correct answer ✔7
What two P.I.Ts will we be certified on upon completion of EV 100? - correct
answer ✔class 1 electric truck, class 4 truck
What are three ways forklifts differ from cars or trucks? - correct answer
✔higher weight than most, higher center of gravity, steers from the rear
Where is the center of gravity on a forklift with no load? - correct answer
✔under the driver's seat
The triangle formed between the two front wheels, coming to a point between
the two rear wheels, is called what? - correct answer ✔forklift stability
triangle
The center of gravity moves ________ when the fork is raised. - correct
answer ✔upward
, It is safe to move forward with a load raised if the weight is low enough. T/F? -
correct answer ✔false
When moving a load near the truck's max rated capacity, tilt the mast _____
for more stability. - correct answer ✔back
When driving on an incline with a load, always drive with the load on the
_______ side. - correct answer ✔uphill
When driving down an incline with no load, the forks should be on the
_______ side. - correct answer ✔downhill
As load center increases, capacity decreases. T/F? - correct answer ✔true
If a forklift tips, you should attempt to clear the vehicle before it hits the
ground. T/F? - correct answer ✔false
A forklift should be examined how often? - correct answer ✔daily or at the
end of each shift
Propane powered forklifts are safe to park near heat sources. T/F? - correct
answer ✔false
You should always use gloves and eye protection when dealing with propane.
- correct answer ✔true
Forklifts have blind spots near the front masts. T/F? - correct answer ✔true
What is the #1 cause for deaths associated with forklift operation? - correct
answer ✔crushed by vehicle tipping over
The top three citations by L & I safety inspectors involving forklifts in 2007-
2009 include what? - correct answer ✔lack of training, no seatbelt use, no
inspection of forklift
What does P.I.T. stand for? - correct answer ✔powered industrial truck
How many classes of P.I.T.s are there? - correct answer ✔7
What two P.I.Ts will we be certified on upon completion of EV 100? - correct
answer ✔class 1 electric truck, class 4 truck
What are three ways forklifts differ from cars or trucks? - correct answer
✔higher weight than most, higher center of gravity, steers from the rear
Where is the center of gravity on a forklift with no load? - correct answer
✔under the driver's seat
The triangle formed between the two front wheels, coming to a point between
the two rear wheels, is called what? - correct answer ✔forklift stability
triangle
The center of gravity moves ________ when the fork is raised. - correct
answer ✔upward
, It is safe to move forward with a load raised if the weight is low enough. T/F? -
correct answer ✔false
When moving a load near the truck's max rated capacity, tilt the mast _____
for more stability. - correct answer ✔back
When driving on an incline with a load, always drive with the load on the
_______ side. - correct answer ✔uphill
When driving down an incline with no load, the forks should be on the
_______ side. - correct answer ✔downhill
As load center increases, capacity decreases. T/F? - correct answer ✔true
If a forklift tips, you should attempt to clear the vehicle before it hits the
ground. T/F? - correct answer ✔false
A forklift should be examined how often? - correct answer ✔daily or at the
end of each shift
Propane powered forklifts are safe to park near heat sources. T/F? - correct
answer ✔false
You should always use gloves and eye protection when dealing with propane.
- correct answer ✔true
Forklifts have blind spots near the front masts. T/F? - correct answer ✔true
