Forklift Test

1. The pivot of a powered industrial truck is the front wheels. True (T) or False (F).

2. The weight-lifting capacity of a powered industrial truck is reduced the  farther out a load is placed on the forks.

3. A pre-operational check must be made and recorded daily.

4. When starting the powered industrial truck, it should be in gear.

5. With the load, you should back down a decline.

6. The powered industrial truck steers with the rear wheels, causing exaggerated tail-swing in turns.

7. Heavy loads can cause loss of steering.

8. When transporting a load, the lift should be centered, leveled or tilted back slightly and low to the ground.

9. While transporting a load you must back down or drive up all grades.

10. Lifting speed is controlled by both the engine speed and amount you pull on the lifting lever.

11. Who can operate a forklift?

12. A forklift operator’s performance must be evaluated how often?

13. The most important information on the Nameplate is?

14. A forklift driver must always look

15. What should you do when you approach an intersection?

16. When traveling down a ramp or incline in a forklift, you should:

17. How high should a load be carried on a smooth service?

18. When traveling up a ramp or incline, you should:

19. How should the operator determine the rate capacity of a forklift?

20. Who is responsible for the safety of persons working in a forklift area?