Forklift Exam - Questions With Complete Answers
(True or False)
The balance point, or fulcrum of a counterbalanced lift truckis the drive axle.
Right Ans - 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. Right Ans - True
Load center is the horizontal halfway point at a load, measured from the face
of the forks towards the fork tips, typically 24". Right Ans - True
Adding weight on the rear of the truck is the proper way to counter balance an
overloaded truck. Right Ans - False
Never lift a load with a single fork. Right Ans - True
Never lift the mast forward, except when picking up or depositing a load.
Right Ans - True
Don't drive up to anyone standing in fornt of a wall or other fixed object.
Right Ans - True
When approaching cross aisles or other areas where vision is obstructed, stop
and sound the horn and then proceed slowly. Right Ans - True
The truck horn sound shouldbe ised to warn pedestrians and other traffic at
the intersections, blind corners and when you are backing up. Right Ans -
True
The maximum allowable load should be on the name plate of the truck
Right Ans - True
The load should not be handled if it is so unstable or so insecure that it might
come loose while being moved. Right Ans - True
(True or False)
The balance point, or fulcrum of a counterbalanced lift truckis the drive axle.
Right Ans - 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. Right Ans - True
Load center is the horizontal halfway point at a load, measured from the face
of the forks towards the fork tips, typically 24". Right Ans - True
Adding weight on the rear of the truck is the proper way to counter balance an
overloaded truck. Right Ans - False
Never lift a load with a single fork. Right Ans - True
Never lift the mast forward, except when picking up or depositing a load.
Right Ans - True
Don't drive up to anyone standing in fornt of a wall or other fixed object.
Right Ans - True
When approaching cross aisles or other areas where vision is obstructed, stop
and sound the horn and then proceed slowly. Right Ans - True
The truck horn sound shouldbe ised to warn pedestrians and other traffic at
the intersections, blind corners and when you are backing up. Right Ans -
True
The maximum allowable load should be on the name plate of the truck
Right Ans - True
The load should not be handled if it is so unstable or so insecure that it might
come loose while being moved. Right Ans - True
