Forklift certification Certification Forklift Instructions 3

Question 1

What causes most forklift tip-overs?

Accepted Answer

Turning too sharply or too fast

Answer

Sharp, fast turns shift the center of gravity outside the stability triangle, causing tip-overs.

Question 2

In a lateral tip-over, the operator should:

Accepted Answer

Stay in the seat, hold on, and lean away

Answer

Staying belted and leaning away from the fall keeps the operator inside the protective cage.

Question 3

The 'stability triangle' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The three points supporting forklift balance

Answer

The stability triangle connects the two front wheels and the rear axle pivot point.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Forward, toward the front axle

Answer

A heavier or extended load shifts the center of gravity forward, risking forward tip-over.

Question 5

An unloaded forklift is most likely to tip:

Accepted Answer

Backward or sideways

Answer

Without a counterbalancing load, an empty forklift is more prone to rearward and lateral tip-overs.

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