CFA Stability Triangle & Tip-Over Prevention

Question 1

What geometric shape defines the stability zone of a counterbalanced forklift?

Accepted Answer

Triangle

Answer

Rectangle

Answer

Circle

Answer

Pentagon

Question 2

Which three points form the stability triangle on a standard counterbalanced forklift?

Accepted Answer

The two front drive wheels and the rear axle pivot point

Answer

The two rear wheels and the front axle

Answer

The mast base and both rear wheels

Answer

The fork tips and both front wheels

Question 3

A forklift will tip over when its combined center of gravity moves:

Accepted Answer

Outside the stability triangle

Answer

Toward the mast

Answer

To the center of the load

Answer

Above the operator's seat

Question 4

What is the OSHA-recommended action if a forklift begins to tip over sideways?

Accepted Answer

Stay in seat, grip the steering wheel firmly, and lean away from impact

Answer

Jump off the opposite side immediately

Answer

Brace feet on the floor and lean into the tip

Answer

Stand up and jump forward off the machine

Question 5

How does elevating a load above the recommended travel height affect stability?

Accepted Answer

It raises the combined center of gravity and reduces stability

Answer

It has no effect on stability

Answer

It improves forward stability by shifting weight back

Answer

It only affects stability when reversing

Question 6

Which action while cornering most increases the risk of a lateral tip-over?

Accepted Answer

Turning at high speed with a raised load

Answer

Slowing down before the turn

Answer

Keeping the load at travel height

Answer

Tilting the mast back before turning

Question 7

Around which axis does a forward longitudinal tip-over primarily occur?

Accepted Answer

The front axle

Answer

The rear axle

Answer

The mast base

Answer

The center of the frame