Forklift Operator Exam III Copy

Before you climb on or operate any material handling equipment in the warehouse you should ____________?

You should always wear your seatbelt and eye protection glasses when sitting in the sit down rider forklift.

Is it all right to leave your forklift unattended if you are within 10 feet of it, but it is not visible to you?

Stay at least _____ truck lengths behind another truck.

The most important safety device on your lift truck is __________ .

It is part of your job to complete the Operator’s Checklist after you have thoroughly inspected your lift truck.

If your truck starts to tip over:

If the upright malfunctions in any way or becomes stuck in a raised position, you should operate the lift control to eliminate slack chains and not attempt to reach into the upright to free the hang-up.

You should make ______________ points of contact when climbing into the forklift.

The use of “plugging” can be used in the place of braking while using the electric sit down rider forklift.

Before starting a lift truck, make sure that:

When loading a highway truck or trailer, its wheels should be chocked or blocked even though the driver says he set the brakes.

A professional operator checks each load for stability before moving it.

When traveling with a load, the mast should be tilted back.

It is permissible to let someone else operate your truck if he says he knows how.

Parking trucks is ok for a few minutes in front of fire extinguishers, or exit doors.

Smoking is permissible in refueling and recharging areas provided you see no leaking fuel.

Maintenance personnel may be lifted on the forks to reach their work.

It is good practice to keep the load back against the truck mast as much as possible.

It is permissible to overload the truck by 25% if additional counterweights are used.

The maximum allowable load should be clearly marked on the nameplate of the forklift truck.

It is permissible to push one forklift with another forklift.

How far should forks enter the pallet?

During the pre-operational inspection you should check:

During the pre-operational inspection you should check:

During the pre-operational inspection you should check:

During the pre-operational inspection you should check:

Riders are allowed on a forklift.

If your vision is obstructed when traveling with a load:

Operators are required to inspect their forklifts.

Who can operate forklifts?

Pedestrians and co-workers are responsible for keeping clear of your forklift when inside your facility.

The forklift should be inspected at the begining of each shift.

The forklift should be inspected at the begining of each shift.

The load should be tilted against the backrest.

Operators should try to fix any mechanical trouble that develops whenever possible.

As a professional operator, you only need to check behind you before backing up when you are not sure if someone is back there.

It is okay to lift your load while driving if you reduce your speed and do it carefully.

When traveling with a load, keep your forks 6-10 inches off the ground.

Always travel straight up and down incline surfaces and ramps.

A professional operator makes sure the wheels of a truck trailer are chocked before entering it.

When traveling up or down a ramp, your load should be pointing up hill.

It is okay to give a co-worker a ride as long as their arms and legs are inside the operator’s compartment.

Forklifts may be driven as fast as possible when outside.

The load capacity is the maximum amount of a perfectly balanced load that can be safely lifted.

Sudden stops and turns are okay if the forklift is empty.

You should never turn on a dock plate whenever possible. This may cause it to slip.

It is okay to smoke in a battery changing or refueling area as long as you are 15 feet away from the forklift.

If the load on your fork blocks your visibility, drive in reverse.

It is okay to leave your forklift running if you are just going around the corner to get a quick drink of water.