Forklift certification Certification Forklift certification Load Handling and Stability 3

Question 1

An off-center or unbalanced load affects stability by doing what?

Accepted Answer

Shifting the center of gravity toward one side, reducing lateral stability

Answer

Increasing rated capacity

Answer

Improving braking distance

Answer

Having no measurable effect

Question 2

Before lifting a load, why should you check that the forks are spread as wide as the load allows?

Accepted Answer

To distribute weight evenly and improve load stability

Answer

To make the truck lighter

Answer

To speed up the lift cylinder

Answer

To reduce hydraulic pressure

Question 3

What should you do if a load is too heavy for the forklift's rated capacity?

Accepted Answer

Do not lift it; use a truck rated for the load or split the load

Answer

Lift it slowly at full mast height

Answer

Add extra counterweight yourself

Answer

Lift it with the forks tilted forward

Question 4

How does traveling with the load raised high (rather than low) affect tip-over risk?

Accepted Answer

It greatly increases tip-over risk

Answer

It decreases tip-over risk

Answer

It has no effect on tipping

Answer

It only matters when parked

Question 5

When a load blocks your forward view, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Travel in reverse or use a spotter

Answer

Travel faster to get there sooner

Answer

Tilt the load forward to see over it

Answer

Raise the load above eye level

Question 6

What is the effect of sudden acceleration or hard braking while carrying a load?

Accepted Answer

It shifts the center of gravity and can cause the load to fall or the truck to tip

Answer

It improves load stability

Answer

It has no effect on the load

Answer

It only affects the tires

Question 7

The combined center of gravity of a loaded forklift moves in which direction as the load weight increases?

Accepted Answer

Forward, toward the front wheels

Answer

Backward, toward the counterweight

Answer

Straight up only

Answer

It does not move