Forklift certification Certification Forklift certification Safe Driving and Maneuvering 2

Question 1

When traveling down a ramp with a loaded forklift, which direction should the forks point?

Accepted Answer

Uphill (load pointing up the grade)

Answer

Downhill (facing down the ramp)

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Sideways across the ramp

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It does not matter with a load

Question 2

What is the maximum safe travel speed for a forklift in a busy warehouse aisle?

Accepted Answer

A walking pace or slower

Answer

As fast as the machine allows

Answer

25 mph

Answer

Whatever keeps up with foot traffic

Question 3

Before turning a corner or entering an intersection, the operator should:

Accepted Answer

Sound the horn and slow down

Answer

Speed up to clear it quickly

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Raise the forks fully

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Turn off the lights

Question 4

When a load blocks your forward vision, you should:

Accepted Answer

Travel in reverse or use a spotter

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Lean out the side and keep going

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Raise the load higher to see under it

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Ask a pedestrian to guide you by hand

Question 5

What is the safe following distance behind another forklift?

Accepted Answer

Three truck lengths

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One truck length

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As close as possible

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Half a truck length

Question 6

When should a forklift's parking brake be set?

Accepted Answer

Whenever the operator dismounts

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Only overnight

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Never, to save wear

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Only on inclines

Question 7

How should you cross railroad tracks with a forklift?

Accepted Answer

Diagonally at an angle

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At high speed straight across

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Stop on the tracks to check the load

Answer

Reverse over them