Forklift Exam (True or False)
Adding weight on the rear of the truck is the proper way to counter balance an overloaded truck.
False
Any condtion adversely affecting the safety of the lift truck amy be put in service provided you are carful.
False
If they ask, maintance men, repairmen or anyone may be lifted on the forks to reach their work.
False
It is permissable to let another person walk or stand under the elevated forks or load if you have an emergency brake set.
False
It is premisable to run over a loose dock plate as long as the truck is not fully loaded.
False
Lift trucks should be inspected daily or at the begining of each shift
True
The truck horn sound shouldbe ised to warn pedestrians and other traffic at the intersections, blind corners and when you are backing up.
True
Violation of safety rules, near masses and occasional damageto stock probably indicates a high accident rate and high maintance costs.
True
When approaching cross aisles or other areas where vision is obstructed, stop and sound the horn and then proceed slowly.
True
A careful driver may hang his legs outside the truck as long as he is protected by a wide load.
False
It is premissable to let another person operate your truck if he says he knows how.
False
Railroad tracks should be crossed at right angles.
False
The load should not be handled if it is so unstable or so insecure that it might come loose while being moved.
True
A really proficient driver should demonstrate his ability by turning corners as quickly as possible.
False
Modifications and additions which affect the capacity and safe operation of a lift truck can be made only by maintenance personnel.
False
Passing another truck in a narrow aisle is safe if it is going no more than eight miles per hour.
False
Smoking is permissable in refueling areas providing you see no leaking.
False
Tall lift heights, extended load centers or attachments do not affect the rated capacity of a lift truck.
False
The rated capacity of a forklift is determined by the manufacturer at a certain load center. typically 24 inches from the face of fork towards the tips.
False
When trabeling with a load, the mast should be tilted back.
False
when taking a load up a ramp greater than a 10 percentslope, the forks or load should be on the uphill side.
False
A professional operator checks each load for stability before moving it.
True
Carrying a load very high, raising or lowering a load or forks while traveling will effect the combined center of gravity and will increase the odds for tip-over accident.
True
Don't drive up to anyone standing in fornt of a wall or other fixed object.
True
If you are not able to see because of a large load in front of you, it is better to drive in reverse rather thanto try and see around it on one the side.
True
If you see a loose object in your path, it is better to remove it oravoid it rather than to run over it.
True
It is a good practice to keep the load back against the truck mast as much possible.
True
Load center is the horizontal halfway point at a load, measured from the face of the forks towards the fork tips, typically 24".
True
Never lift a load with a single fork.
True
Never lift the mast forward, except when picking up or depositing a load.
True
Parked trucks should never block fire equipment, fire doors or exits.
True
Repairs to industrial trucks should be made only by persons trained and authorized to make them.
True
Slippery spots caused by oil and water may increase braking distance ot cause loss of steering control.
True
Speed or taveling too fast is one major casue for pedestrian related accidents.
True
The balance point, or fulcrum of a counterbalanced lift truckis the drive axle.
True
The maximum allowable load should be on the name plate of the truck
True
When following another truck it it best to keep behind about threetruck lengths.
True
When going through doorways and under pipes, an operator must know the clearance of large loads.
True
When loading a highway truck or traile, its wheels should be chocked or blocked even though the driver says he set the breaks.
True
When traveling on a evel surface, the forks should be raised no more than 6 to 10 inches.
True
