Forklift Test Questions and Answers 2023. Question Answer What is the most common type of lift truck accident? Truck Tipped Over Whilst operating the lift truck in the working environment it is: The operator’s responsibility to be aware of pedestrians at all times If a fault develops on the machine during opera tion, operators should: Park the machine and report the fault immediately to the manager/supervisor The load centre on a counterbalanced fork lift truck is: The distance from the front face of the forks to the centre of gravity of the load If you have be en trained to operate a sit down four wheel lift truck,you are also qualified to operate a stand up reach truck. False When is completion of the pre -operation inspection checklist necessary? Daily, At the beginning of every shift. Only trained and author ized operators are allowed to operate a forklift. True Is it O.K. to operate a lift truck that does not have a Data plate or the Data plate is damaged or unreadable. No When traveling with a load on a level surface,you should raise the forks approximately how high from the floor. 4-6 inches Loads should alwa ys be carried with the mast tilted to the forward -most position. False When is it O.K. to give someone a ride on the forklift. Never The rear -end steering of a fork lift: Causes the rear end swing to the outside of the turn. Question Answer When depositing a load,lower the forks until there is slack in the chains before backing out. False Why is Lift truck operator safety training most important? Helps prevent accidents All lift trucks have the same controls and gauges. False Is a fork truck considered in good workin g operating condition even if some of the gauges are broken? No Person charging or replacing the battery of an electric lift truck should always wear. Protective Gloves,Eye or face protection,An apron resistant to battery acid. If you know how to drive a car,you also know how to drive a lift truck. False What should be done to a lift truck that is found to be in need of repair,defective or in any way u nsafe to operate. Inform supervisor immediately and take out of service. What should the operator do before driving a lift truck into a trailer? Make sure the trailer is able to handle the additional weight of lift truck,check tire blocks are securely in place on trailers tires,inspect the dock leveler or dock plate. When traveling up or down a grade or ramp,the load should always point uphill. True Who is responsible for preventing accidents in the workplace? Everyone These are the items that will take your lift truck out of service. Leaking hydraulics hoses,faulty brakes,steering problem,parking brake will not engage.
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