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
What are the possible outcomes of facing prosecution for not complying with legislation
and regulations - Answer✔️✔️-Case dismissal, imprisonment, fine
State four checks that should be made to the forks - Answer✔️✔️-Lugs are secure,
straight, have not exceeded wear limit, forks are crack free, end stops are in place, latch
pins are complete and functional
How can high wind speeds affect tele-handler operations - Answer✔️✔️-They can create
instability at high reaches and possibly shut down lifting operations
What is the purpose of a roll or ROPS frame - Answer✔️✔️-To provide some protection to
the driver in the event of an overturn of the machine
If the operator has loaded the machine onto a transporter or trailer on behalf of a driver
what checks must be carried out before they leave the cab - Answer✔️✔️-The machine
and components for example boom and forks are in the agreed position, all hydraulic-
operated components grounded and all pressure removed, cab door and windows shut
If the tele-handler is being travelled or working on the public highway, including adjacent
pavement and verges, the Road Traffic Act applies. A) what type of licence and which
classes should the operator hold and B) what is the minimum age allowed - Answer✔️✔️-
A) UK or approved driving licence, car bearing class B, and B) 18 years of age for
machines between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes MAM and 21 years of age over 7.5 tonnes MAM
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, TITLE: EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC PERIOD
OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
Name four factors to consider and know before picking up a load - Answer✔️✔️-Load
size, weight, condition/stability, load centre, travel route condition
Before picking up a load why should the forks be equally spaced or distanced on the
carriage - Answer✔️✔️-To fully support the load
When parking the machine at the end of the shift name three places where the machine
should not be parked - Answer✔️✔️-Site roads, soft ground, steep ground, wet ground,
pedestrian routes, access egrees routes from buildings
Give four reasons that may cause the tele-handler to tip over sideways - Answer✔️✔️-
soft ground, soft tyres, uneven ground, uneven load, travelling along slopes, picking up
loads at height whilst on uneven ground, driving with loads at height, travelling too fast
on corners
State the purpose of the check valve(s) located on the boom cylinder rams -
Answer✔️✔️-To prevent the boom lowering unintentionally, e.g when the engine stops or
a pipe bursts.
Explain all visual checks that must be carried out of all types of quick-hitch attaching
systems before use. - Answer✔️✔️-No visible damage to the coupler, attachment, hoses
and other compoments. All components available and fitted correctly. Any locking
system active/in place. Locking pin in the correct hole.
After placing a load who is responsible for ensuring that the load is safe - Answer✔️✔️-
The Tele-Handler operator
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OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
Telehandler Exam Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
What are the possible outcomes of facing prosecution for not complying with legislation
and regulations - Answer✔️✔️-Case dismissal, imprisonment, fine
State four checks that should be made to the forks - Answer✔️✔️-Lugs are secure,
straight, have not exceeded wear limit, forks are crack free, end stops are in place, latch
pins are complete and functional
How can high wind speeds affect tele-handler operations - Answer✔️✔️-They can create
instability at high reaches and possibly shut down lifting operations
What is the purpose of a roll or ROPS frame - Answer✔️✔️-To provide some protection to
the driver in the event of an overturn of the machine
If the operator has loaded the machine onto a transporter or trailer on behalf of a driver
what checks must be carried out before they leave the cab - Answer✔️✔️-The machine
and components for example boom and forks are in the agreed position, all hydraulic-
operated components grounded and all pressure removed, cab door and windows shut
If the tele-handler is being travelled or working on the public highway, including adjacent
pavement and verges, the Road Traffic Act applies. A) what type of licence and which
classes should the operator hold and B) what is the minimum age allowed - Answer✔️✔️-
A) UK or approved driving licence, car bearing class B, and B) 18 years of age for
machines between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes MAM and 21 years of age over 7.5 tonnes MAM
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, TITLE: EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC PERIOD
OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
Name four factors to consider and know before picking up a load - Answer✔️✔️-Load
size, weight, condition/stability, load centre, travel route condition
Before picking up a load why should the forks be equally spaced or distanced on the
carriage - Answer✔️✔️-To fully support the load
When parking the machine at the end of the shift name three places where the machine
should not be parked - Answer✔️✔️-Site roads, soft ground, steep ground, wet ground,
pedestrian routes, access egrees routes from buildings
Give four reasons that may cause the tele-handler to tip over sideways - Answer✔️✔️-
soft ground, soft tyres, uneven ground, uneven load, travelling along slopes, picking up
loads at height whilst on uneven ground, driving with loads at height, travelling too fast
on corners
State the purpose of the check valve(s) located on the boom cylinder rams -
Answer✔️✔️-To prevent the boom lowering unintentionally, e.g when the engine stops or
a pipe bursts.
Explain all visual checks that must be carried out of all types of quick-hitch attaching
systems before use. - Answer✔️✔️-No visible damage to the coupler, attachment, hoses
and other compoments. All components available and fitted correctly. Any locking
system active/in place. Locking pin in the correct hole.
After placing a load who is responsible for ensuring that the load is safe - Answer✔️✔️-
The Tele-Handler operator
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