Forklift certification Certification Forklift certification Safe Driving and Maneuvering 3

Question 1

If a forklift starts to tip over, the operator should:

Accepted Answer

Stay in the seat, brace, and lean away from the fall

Answer

Jump clear of the machine

Answer

Grab the forks

Answer

Stand up quickly

Question 2

When traveling without a load, the forks should be:

Accepted Answer

Lowered about 4-6 inches off the floor and tilted back

Answer

Raised to eye level

Answer

Dragging on the ground

Answer

Fully extended forward

Question 3

What should an operator do when approaching a blind intersection?

Accepted Answer

Stop, sound the horn, and look both ways

Answer

Assume it is clear and proceed

Answer

Accelerate through it

Answer

Signal only with a hand

Question 4

Why should you avoid sudden stops and sharp turns while carrying a load?

Accepted Answer

It can cause the load to shift or the truck to tip

Answer

It wastes fuel

Answer

It scratches the floor

Answer

It is against warehouse etiquette only

Question 5

On a wet or slippery floor, the operator should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase stopping distance

Answer

Drive faster to get through it

Answer

Turn sharply to test traction

Answer

Ignore it entirely

Question 6

What is the proper way to handle pedestrians who are in your path?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right of way to them

Answer

Expect them to move for you

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Drive around them at speed

Answer

Bump the horn once and continue

Question 7

When should you not travel with the load elevated high?

Accepted Answer

During normal travel—keep loads low

Answer

Only when parking

Answer

When the aisle is wide

Answer

Only outdoors