Clear as mud

1. The center of gravity of a load is:

• On the forklift

• At the middle of the load

• On the ground

• At the top of the load

2. What is the purpose of a forklift's counterweight?

• To increase speed

• To improve fuel efficiency

• To maximize stability

• To reduce load capacity

3. The point on a forklift between which the weight of the truck and the load is balanced is called the:

• Center of gravity

• Counterweight

• Fulcrum point

• Grade

4. Lateral stability refers to a forklift's resistance to:

• Tipping over sideways

• Tipping over forward or rearward

• Sliding on slippery floors

• Operating on uneven terrain

5. The line of action is an imaginary vertical line through the:

• Load center

• Fulcrum point

• Counterweight

• Center of gravity

What is the horizontal distance from the load's edge to the line of action through the load's center of gravity called?

• Moment

• Load center

• Forward stability

• Wheelbase

7. Longitudinal stability refers to a forklift's resistance to:

• Tipping over sideways

• Tipping over forward or rearward

• Sliding on slippery floors

• Operating on inclines

8. The product of an object's weight times the distance from a fixed point is called:

• Grade

• Moment

• Track

• Wheelebase

9. The distance between the wheels on the same axle of a forklift is called the:

• Grade

• Moment

• Track

• Wheelbase

10. What should the speed limit be inside a warehouse while operating a forklift?

(MPH)

• 10

• 15

• 5

• 20