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

Answer

Operators must sound the horn at intersections and blind spots, slow down, and yield to pedestrians who always have the right of way.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Reduces the rated capacity

Answer

Attachments add weight and can move the load center, which lowers the truck's effective load 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

Answer

Forklifts should be parked on level ground; if parking on an incline is unavoidable, chock the wheels.

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

Answer

An unattended truck must have forks down, controls neutralized, brake set, and power off.

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

Answer

Forks should be spread appropriately and inserted fully under the load, centered so weight is evenly distributed.

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