Forklift Theory Assessment Exam
Questions and Answers
What principal does the forklift balance on? - Answer-Seesaw
When using 1200mm deep pallet. What is the load centre? - Answer-600mm
List 3 rules, you must adopt if your forklift is tipping over - Answer-1 Sit yourself back in
your seat
2 Place feet securely on the floor
3 Using the steering wheel, Lean opposite way the forklift is falling
3 Stay in your seat
4 Do not jump
What is the best thing to do when your front load obscures your view in front? - Answer-
Drive in Reverse
How should you normally drive your forklift? - Answer-At a speed consistent with the
type of load and general work conditions
A fault occurs while driving your forklift, What is the best action to take? - Answer-Park
the forklift as safely as possible and follow company procedures, or remove its keys and
report the fault to your supervisors
What position should the forks be in while driving a forklift? - Answer-About 100mm to
150mm from the ground and tilted back
What SHOULD you do if you discover a patch of oil is on the floor of the aisle or
roadway? - Answer-Stop your forklift and clean it up
In what position do you place the forks (of the forklift) when parking or stopping for a
period of time? - Answer-Resting on the floor tilted forward
Who is responsible for the safety of persons working in a forklift area? - Answer-The
forklift operator
Are you allowed to hoist personnel/persons on your forks? - Answer-Only if an approved
work platform is fitted
When must you use the back tilt on your forklift when traveling? - Answer-At all times
When driving an empty forklift down a ramp, in what direction should the forks point? -
Answer-Downhill
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