Forklift certification Certification Forklift Instructions 3

Question 1

What causes most forklift tip-overs?

Accepted Answer

Turning too sharply or too fast

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Driving in a straight line

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Parking on level ground

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Lowering the forks slowly

Question 2

In a lateral tip-over, the operator should:

Accepted Answer

Stay in the seat, hold on, and lean away

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Jump clear of the forklift

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Stand up quickly

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Grab the mast

Question 3

The 'stability triangle' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The three points supporting forklift balance

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The shape of the load

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A warning sign

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The fork spacing

Question 4

Adding a heavier load to the forks moves the combined center of gravity:

Accepted Answer

Forward, toward the front axle

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Toward the rear

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Straight up only

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It doesn't change

Question 5

An unloaded forklift is most likely to tip:

Accepted Answer

Backward or sideways

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Forward

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It cannot tip

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Only downhill

Question 6

Traveling with the forks raised high is dangerous because it:

Accepted Answer

Raises the center of gravity and reduces stability

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Saves fuel

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Improves braking

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Helps visibility

Question 7

Uneven or soft ground increases tip-over risk because it can:

Accepted Answer

Cause the truck to lean or a wheel to sink

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Improve traction

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Slow the engine

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Charge the battery