Forklift certification Certification Forklift certification Load Handling and Stability 2

Question 1

What is the 'stability triangle' on a counterbalanced forklift?

Accepted Answer

The area formed by the two front wheels and the center of the rear axle

Answer

The triangle formed by the mast, carriage, and forks

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The zone between the operator, load, and overhead guard

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The space bounded by the two forks and the load backrest

Question 2

As you raise a load to full height, what happens to the truck's lateral stability?

Accepted Answer

It decreases because the center of gravity rises

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It increases because weight shifts to the front

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It stays exactly the same

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It only changes on ramps

Question 3

Why should a load be carried tilted slightly back and low to the ground?

Accepted Answer

To keep the center of gravity low and cradle the load

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To improve fuel economy

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To make the forks easier to see

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To reduce tire wear only

Question 4

What happens to the forklift's maximum capacity when the load center distance increases beyond the rated value?

Accepted Answer

The safe capacity decreases

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The safe capacity increases

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Capacity is unaffected by load center

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Capacity doubles

Question 5

The standard load center used on most forklift data plates is measured at what distance?

Accepted Answer

24 inches

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12 inches

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36 inches

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48 inches

Question 6

When traveling with a load on an incline, which direction should the forks point?

Accepted Answer

Upgrade (load points uphill)

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Downgrade (load points downhill)

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Sideways across the slope

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It does not matter

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the counterweight at the rear of the forklift?

Accepted Answer

To offset the weight of the load and keep the truck balanced

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To increase travel speed

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To protect the engine

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To improve steering response