Forklift final exam study prep
A forklift is considered "unattended" when the operator is 25 ft. or more away from the vehicle even if it remains in
operator view, or when it is out of operator view. T/F? - Correct Answer true
A forklift should be examined how often? - Correct Answer daily or at the end of each shift
A forklift with a 5000 lb maximum load capacity should weigh how many lbs? - Correct Answer 9000
Always drive with the forks lowered and lower forks to floor when parking the forklift. T/F? - Correct Answer true
As load center increases, capacity decreases. T/F? - Correct Answer true
At railroad crossings, forklifts should cross the tracks ________ to maximize stability. - Correct Answer diagonally
Attachments added to the forklift after purchase do not need to be added to the nameplate. T/F? - Correct Answer
false
Congested areas, poor lighting, and uneven floors are what category of hazard? - Correct Answer environmental
Forklifts have blind spots near the front masts. T/F? - Correct Answer true
How many classes of P.I.T.s are there? - Correct Answer 7
If a forklift starts to tip over, the operator should stay inside the cab, hold on firmly to the wheel, brace feet and lean
away from the point of impact. 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
If you are asked to drive a forklift type you are not trained on, it's ok to do so if your manager approves it. T/F? -
Correct Answer false
It is BOTH the operator's and pedestrian's responsibility to understand how forklifts operate and be aware of forklift
activity. T/F? - Correct Answer true
It is safe to lower a load while backing up if you go slowly and check blind spots first. T/F? - Correct Answer false
It is safe to move forward with a load raised if the weight is low enough. T/F? - Correct Answer false
It is the responsibility of the operator to know the capacity and gross weight of their loaded truck. T/F? - Correct
Answer true
Name the three types of forklift forks. - Correct Answer pallet, polished and tapered, plywood
On a propane tank, the gauge should be pointed which way? - Correct Answer straight up
Operators don't need to look out for pedestrians since vehicles have the right of way. T/F? - Correct Answer false
Propane powered forklifts are safe to park near heat sources. T/F? - Correct Answer false
Propane powered forklifts produce what compound? - Correct Answer carbon monoxide
Should you add water before or after charging a battery? - Correct Answer after
The center of gravity moves ________ when the fork is raised. - Correct Answer upward
A forklift is considered "unattended" when the operator is 25 ft. or more away from the vehicle even if it remains in
operator view, or when it is out of operator view. T/F? - Correct Answer true
A forklift should be examined how often? - Correct Answer daily or at the end of each shift
A forklift with a 5000 lb maximum load capacity should weigh how many lbs? - Correct Answer 9000
Always drive with the forks lowered and lower forks to floor when parking the forklift. T/F? - Correct Answer true
As load center increases, capacity decreases. T/F? - Correct Answer true
At railroad crossings, forklifts should cross the tracks ________ to maximize stability. - Correct Answer diagonally
Attachments added to the forklift after purchase do not need to be added to the nameplate. T/F? - Correct Answer
false
Congested areas, poor lighting, and uneven floors are what category of hazard? - Correct Answer environmental
Forklifts have blind spots near the front masts. T/F? - Correct Answer true
How many classes of P.I.T.s are there? - Correct Answer 7
If a forklift starts to tip over, the operator should stay inside the cab, hold on firmly to the wheel, brace feet and lean
away from the point of impact. 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
If you are asked to drive a forklift type you are not trained on, it's ok to do so if your manager approves it. T/F? -
Correct Answer false
It is BOTH the operator's and pedestrian's responsibility to understand how forklifts operate and be aware of forklift
activity. T/F? - Correct Answer true
It is safe to lower a load while backing up if you go slowly and check blind spots first. T/F? - Correct Answer false
It is safe to move forward with a load raised if the weight is low enough. T/F? - Correct Answer false
It is the responsibility of the operator to know the capacity and gross weight of their loaded truck. T/F? - Correct
Answer true
Name the three types of forklift forks. - Correct Answer pallet, polished and tapered, plywood
On a propane tank, the gauge should be pointed which way? - Correct Answer straight up
Operators don't need to look out for pedestrians since vehicles have the right of way. T/F? - Correct Answer false
Propane powered forklifts are safe to park near heat sources. T/F? - Correct Answer false
Propane powered forklifts produce what compound? - Correct Answer carbon monoxide
Should you add water before or after charging a battery? - Correct Answer after
The center of gravity moves ________ when the fork is raised. - Correct Answer upward
