Forklift Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. You smell propane and suspect a leak from an LPG-powered forklift. What is the best response?
Shut down if it is safe to do so, leave the affected area, prevent ignition, and report the leak
Search for the leak with an open flame from a safe distance
Continue working until the fuel level is low enough to reduce pressure
Drive the truck outdoors even if the leak is strong
2. You are approaching a blind intersection in a warehouse aisle. What should you do?
Accelerate through it to reduce the time spent in the crossing
Move to the opposite side of the aisle for a wider turning angle
Raise the forks so they are more visible to other workers
Slow down, sound the horn, and proceed only when the route is clear
3. Which sequence best describes how to leave a forklift parked and unattended?
Leave the forks raised, transmission engaged, and warning lights on
Park in an approved place, lower the forks, neutralize controls, set the brake, and switch off as required
Rest the forks on a pallet, leave the engine idling, and remove the key
Turn off the power first, then coast the truck into its parking place
4. A new attachment is fitted to a forklift. Before lifting loads, what must be recognized?
Attachments affect capacity only when they are powered
The attachment may change capacity and load center, so updated ratings and instructions must be followed
Attachment weight can be ignored when the forks remain level
The original capacity remains valid if the attachment fits the carriage
5. A load's weight is within the number shown on the capacity plate, but its center of gravity sits farther forward than the plate's stated load center. What is the key concern?
The truck will need less steering input because the load is longer
The rated capacity automatically increases to support the longer load
The truck's effective lifting capacity may be reduced
Only the fork spacing matters once the load is off the ground
6. A load weighs slightly less than the forklift's stated capacity but is unusually long and cannot sit close to the fork face. What should the operator conclude?
Adding a second pallet beneath the load corrects the longer load center
It is safe because total weight is the only factor in rated capacity
Tilting the mast fully forward restores the truck's stated capacity
Its forward load center may exceed the rated condition, so capacity information must be checked before lifting
7. An employee is preparing to charge a forklift battery. Which approach addresses the main hazards?
Close nearby vents so dust cannot enter the battery compartment
Remove required protective equipment to prevent contact with terminals
Check for sparks by briefly touching the charger connector to the terminal
Use the designated ventilated area, follow charging instructions, and wear required protection
8. Which workplace control most directly reduces collisions between forklifts and pedestrians?
Keeping forklift headlights on instead of marking traffic routes
Requiring pedestrians to listen for engine noise at all times
Separating their routes with designated walkways, barriers, and controlled crossings
Allowing pedestrians to cross wherever the operator can see them
9. What does the forklift stability triangle help explain?
A forklift cannot tip sideways when its load is centered
Any load is stable when it touches all three points of the forks and carriage
Three-wheel forklifts can safely turn faster than four-wheel forklifts
The truck remains stable while its combined center of gravity stays within its stability area
10. A loaded forklift must travel on a ramp. Which general principle helps keep the load stable?
Keep the load upgrade and follow the truck manufacturer's ramp procedures
Keep the load downgrade so gravity holds it against the forks
Travel across the slope diagonally to shorten the climb
Raise the load above the ramp surface before changing direction
11. What must generally be true before a person operates a particular type of forklift at a workplace?
The person must hold an ordinary road driver's license, regardless of truck type
The person must receive appropriate training and evaluation and be authorized under applicable workplace rules
The person may operate alone if the truck will carry no load
The person must have watched an experienced operator complete one shift
12. A bulky load blocks an operator's forward view while traveling on a level route. What is generally the safest response?
Raise the load until the operator can see underneath it
Continue forward while sounding the horn continuously
Travel in reverse if conditions permit, while looking in the direction of travel
Lean outside the operator compartment to see around the load
13. A worker needs to reach an overhead task using a forklift. Which option is appropriate?
Use an approved work platform with the required safeguards and follow applicable procedures
Stand directly on the forks while the operator holds the controls still
Stand on a secured pallet if the lift lasts less than one minute
Climb onto the load backrest while the forks remain lowered
14. What is the main purpose of a pre-use forklift inspection?
To calculate how many loads the shift should move
To identify defects or hazards before the truck is operated
To replace scheduled maintenance by a qualified technician
To confirm that the previous operator used the truck efficiently
15. A forklift enters an area with a wet, slick floor. How should the operator adapt?
Raise the load to increase downward pressure on the drive wheels
Use sharper steering movements to correct any slide quickly
Reduce speed, allow more stopping distance, and avoid abrupt turns or braking
Follow closely behind another vehicle to use its cleared path
16. A sit-down counterbalanced forklift begins to tip sideways. What should the operator generally do?
Stay in the compartment, brace, hold on, and lean away from the tip
Stand up and hold the overhead guard
Jump toward the side opposite the tip
Release the restraint so movement is not restricted