WorksheetsFUN 101 forklift
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
If you have a valid driver's license, you are qualified to operate a forklift.
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false
operating a forklift is different than driving a car in the following ways:
A forklift has rear wheel steering and most cars are front wheel steering.
.A forklift is much heavier than a car
A forklift has a 3-point suspension and a car has a 4-point suspension.
.All of the above
The front wheels of a lift truck serve as the__________ between the weight of the truck and the weight of the load being carried
Balance Point
Seesaw Center
Center of gravity
.Fulcrum Point
Factors that would cause a forklift to become unstable include:
Carrying a load too high
Tilting a forklift too much
Driving on decline
.All of the above
. What is wrong with the illustration on the left?
Driving in the wrong direction
Load is too high
Nothing
Operators should inspect their forklifts before and after each shift.
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false
It is safe to give someone a ride on your Iift truck
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false
You can place your hands and feet outside of the operator's compartment, as long as your head and body are protcted..
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false
if your truck starts to tip over, jump out immediately.
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false
When traveling across aisles or around blind corners:
Yell "Coming Through"
Slow down and honk the horn
Look in all directions
B and C
The load capacity of a truck can be found on its dataplate.
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false
You can stand under the forks if the engine of the lift truck is turned off.
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false
Before loading and unloading a trailer at a loading dock, you should:
Inspect the floor of the trailer to ensure it will support the lift truck and load.
Chock the wheels of the trailer.
be sure dock plates, boards, and ramps are in place and secure.
.AIl of the above.
when transporting a load, you should. not raise your load more than 2-4 inches from the ground.
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false
Off-center loads must NEVER be handled by a forklift.
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false
When parking or leaving your truck, you should:
Park or leave your truck in a safe area away from traffic.
.Lower the forks until they are flat on the floor.
Turn off the engine.
.Set the parking brake and set the directional control to neutral.
All of the above.
lf the lift mechanism on your lift fails, you should try to repair the chains or hydraulic system yourself.
true
false
When changing or charging a forklift battery always:
Ensure you are fully trained in the procedures.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Set the brake before starting
All of the above.
Which of the following should you NOT do during the refueling or recharging process?
Park your lift truck in a designated refueling/recharging area.
. Do not block doorways or access to production or emergency equipment.
Keep a flame burning nearby to burn of unwanted vapors or gases.
.Check to see that there is a fire extinguisher nearby.
The most important safety device on your lift truck is:
Seat BeIt
Warning Light
Backup Alarm
YOU
