Forklift Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (21 Questions)

Question 1

When driving on a ramp with a loaded forklift, the operator should:

Accepted Answer

Drive forward up, forks pointing upgrade

Answer

With a load, travel up ramps forward and down ramps in reverse to keep the load stable.

Question 2

What is a common cause of forklift-related fatalities according to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

Tip-overs and crushing pedestrians

Answer

Forklift tip-overs and struck-by/crushing incidents involving pedestrians are among the leading causes of fatalities.

Question 3

Seat belts on a sit-down forklift should be worn:

Accepted Answer

Whenever operating the truck

Answer

Seat belts keep the operator within the protective cage during a tip-over.

Question 4

As the load center distance increases, the forklift's capacity does what?

Accepted Answer

Decreases

Answer

A load farther from the mast increases the tipping moment, so the truck's safe capacity decreases.

Question 5

What does a data plate (nameplate) on a forklift primarily tell the operator?

Accepted Answer

The rated load capacity and attachment information

Answer

The data plate lists the truck's rated capacity, load center, and any attachment ratings the operator must not exceed.

Forklift certification Practice Test