Four-Post Lift Safety and Operation Quiz

It is safe to use a four-post lift to store a vehicle without engaging the safety locks.

• True

• False

You should always have a pre-operation checklist and inspect the lift before each use.

• True

• False

It is okay to exceed the lift's maximum weight capacity as long as you only raise the vehicle a few inches off the ground.

• True

• False

Once a vehicle is on the lift, you should engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks.

• True

• False

If the lift is not operating smoothly, it is acceptable to continue using it as long as the vehicle is not shaking excessively.

• True

• False

What is the most critical step after raising a vehicle to the desired height on a four-post lift?

• Releasing the parking brake.

• Removing the wheel chocks.

• Lowering the lift onto the mechanical safety locks.

• Beginning your work immediately.

Who is authorized to operate a four-post automotive lift?

• Anyone who has seen someone else use it.

• Only trained and authorized personnel.

• Customers who are supervised by a trained employee.

• Any employee who needs to work on a vehicle.

The primary purpose of a four-post lift's safety locks is to:

• Prevent the vehicle from rolling off the runways.

• Hold the vehicle's weight when the hydraulic system is not pressurized.

• Keep the lift perfectly level during operation.

• Secure the lift to the floor.

Before lowering the vehicle, you must:

• Raise the lift slightly to disengage the safety locks.

• Ensure the area below the vehicle is clear of all tools and people.

• Disconnect the power to the lift.

• Both a and b.

Describe the proper way to position a vehicle on a four-post lift.