Forklift certification Certification Forklift 3

Question 1

What is a safe practice when a pedestrian is in the path of your forklift?

Accepted Answer

Sound the horn, slow down, and stop if needed

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Speed up to pass quickly

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Continue at the same speed

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Raise the forks as a warning

Question 2

Adding a heavier attachment to a forklift generally does what to its rated capacity?

Accepted Answer

Reduces the rated capacity

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Increases the capacity

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Has no effect on capacity

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Doubles the capacity

Question 3

What is the maximum grade you should typically avoid parking a forklift on?

Accepted Answer

Any grade; park on level ground when possible

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Only grades steeper than 30 degrees

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Any grade under 10 degrees is fine

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Grades do not matter when parked

Question 4

Before leaving a forklift unattended, the operator should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Leave the engine running for a quick return

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Fully lower the forks

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Set the parking brake

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Neutralize the controls and shut off power

Question 5

What is the correct way to pick up a palletized load?

Accepted Answer

Insert forks fully under the load and center it on both forks

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Insert forks only halfway under the pallet

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Lift with only one fork for balance

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Tilt forward before inserting the forks

Question 6

Why should you avoid raising or lowering a load while the forklift is moving?

Accepted Answer

It reduces stability and can cause tip-overs

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It wastes fuel

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It damages the pallet

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It is allowed at low speeds

Question 7

What personal protective equipment is commonly required when operating a forklift?

Accepted Answer

Hi-visibility vest, safety shoes, and hard hat as required by the site

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Only a hard hat

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No PPE is needed inside a cab

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Only gloves