Forklift Exam (True or False) Questions
and Answers
The balance point, or fulcrum of a counterbalanced lift truck is the drive axle. - Answer-
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. -
Answer-True
Load center is the horizontal halfway point at a load, measured from the face of the
forks towards the fork tips, typically 24". - Answer-True
Adding weight on the rear of the truck is the proper way to counter balance an
overloaded truck. - Answer-False
Never lift a load with a single fork. - Answer-True
Never lift the mast forward, except when picking up or depositing a load. - Answer-True
Don't drive up to anyone standing in front of a wall or other fixed object. - Answer-True
When approaching cross aisles or other areas where vision is obstructed, stop and
sound the horn and then proceed slowly. - Answer-True
The truck horn sound should be used to warn pedestrians and other traffic at the
intersections, blind corners and when you are backing up. - Answer-True
The maximum allowable load should be on the name plate of the truck - Answer-True
The load should not be handled if it is so unstable or so insecure that it might come
loose while being moved. - Answer-True
It is a good practice to keep the load back against the truck mast as much possible. -
Answer-True
Violation of safety rules, near masses and occasional damageto stock probably
indicates a high accident rate and high maintance costs. - Answer-True
It is premisable to run over a loose dock plate as long as the truck is not fully loaded. -
Answer-False
Repairs to industrial trucks should be made only by persons trained and authorized to
make them. - Answer-True
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