Forklift Exam

1. What should be done when operating a forklift?

Check to make sure there is overhead clearance

Know the blind spots

Operate the forklift smoothly at all times

All of the above

2. If the weight distribution is not correct, which of the following may happen?

The forklift will move slower

The forklift could tip over

The forklift will accelerate faster

Both b and c

3. OSHA requires certain items to be included in training, which includes:

How to operate the forklift

The capacity of the forklift

The process of inspecting the forklift

All of the above

4. If the operator needs to know any particulars about a forklift, he or she may:

Look at the information plate which can be found on the forklift

Look at the control panel and steering wheel

Complete the checklists

All of the above.

5. In order to be able to operate a forklift, an employee must:

Pass a hearing test

Pass a vision test

Both a and b

None of the above

6. Why is it important to receive the proper training?

Accidents

Falling loads

Running out of gas

Both a and b

7. The horn on the forklift should be used:

Should only be used when there is an emergency

When driving through intersections

When trying to get another worker’s attention

All of the above

8. Which of the following areas on a forklift can cause injuries:

Pressure point

Pinch point

Caliber point

Punch point

9. What are warning indicators for high voltage power outage?

Lion tales

Panther tales

Tiger tales

None of the above

10. Which of the following is true?

OSHA comes to your place of employment to provide training

Any employee who operates a forklift must be trained

Evaluation of an operator’s use of a forklift can be from a reference

Annual training is mandatory

11. Which of the following will help you maintain control when stacking a load?

Tilt the load to the front

Watch that the load doesn’t catch on anything

Obey the posted warning signs

Decrease speed

12. Once the forklift has been loaded, the center of gravity does what?

Shifts to the back

Nothing happens

Shifts towards the front

None of the above.

13. When conducting forklift training in the workplace, OSHA requirements must include which of the following:

Evaluation of the employee’s performance

The employee must submit an essay

The employee must give a presentation

All of the above

14. For safety reasons, you should:

Accelerate faster only when able to

Keep a safe distance

Obey the speed limit only if someone is around

Have a forklift race

15. When conducting your pre-operating check, you find that something isn’t working correctly, so what should you do?

Notify your supervisor immediately

Notify your supervisor at the end of your shift

Fix the problem yourself

Use another forklift

16. Which of the following should you NEVER do?

Remove the key once it’s turned off

Load with one fork if necessary

Refuel anywhere as needed

Both a and c

17. When refueling or recharging, which of the following must you do:

Check to see if someone can assist you

Check the horn to make sure it works correctly

Do not block doorways

All of the above

18. Which of the following is a sign that something isn’t operating correctly?

The brake pedal goes all the way down when pressed

The warning light on the side of the forklift is lit

Both a and b

None of the above

19. In order to maintain balance when turning, you must:

Slow down

Accelerate a little

Turn sharply

None of the above

20. A daily inspection of the safety features on a forklift should be done, which includes:

Warning light

Seat belt

Both a and b

None of the above

Grade Exam

Practice Exam

1. What should be done when operating a forklift?

2. If the weight distribution is not correct, which of the following may happen?

3. OSHA requires certain items to be included in training, which includes:

4. If the operator needs to know any particulars about a forklift, he or she may:

5. In order to be able to operate a forklift, an employee must:

6. Why is it important to receive the proper training?

7. The horn on the forklift should be used:

8. Which of the following areas on a forklift can cause injuries:

9. What are warning indicators for high voltage power outage?

10. Which of the following is true?

11. Which of the following will help you maintain control when stacking a load?

12. Once the forklift has been loaded, the center of gravity does what?

13. When conducting forklift training in the workplace, OSHA requirements must include which of the following:

14. For safety reasons, you should:

15. When conducting your pre-operating check, you find that something isn’t working correctly, so what should you do?

16. Which of the following should you NEVER do?

17. When refueling or recharging, which of the following must you do:

18. Which of the following is a sign that something isn’t operating correctly?

19. In order to maintain balance when turning, you must:

20. A daily inspection of the safety features on a forklift should be done, which includes: