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Powered Fork Lift Truck Safety Course Quiz

1. Because of the rear end steering on a lift truck:


a. the lift truck can turn in its own length
b. the rear end swings out during a turn
c. the lift truck can be tipped over more easily than an automobile
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

2. When traveling on a level surface, the forks should be raised:


a. at least 12 inches
b. between 12 and 18 inches
c. about 6 inches
d. high enough so the operator can see under the load
e. high enough to miss your immediate supervisor

3. When is the best time to inspect your lift truck?


a. weekly
b. sometime during your day
c. at the start of your shift
d. when they start to develop trouble
e. at the end of each driver’s shift

4. When you notice any unsafe physical condition on your lift truck, you should:
a. finish your shift and then report it
b. report it immediately to your supervisor and don’t use the truck
c. ignore it and let the authorized mechanic find it
d. fix it yourself
e. none of the above

5. The truck horn should be used:


a. to warn pedestrians and other traffic at intersections and blind corners
b. to make workers get out of your path when you get to close to them
c. to let your supervisor know that you are busy
d. to let everyone know you have the right of way
e. all of the above

6. When a pedestrian is in your line of travel, the best thing to do is:


a. gently nudge him out of the way
b. stop and blow the horn until he moves out of the way
c. let the pedestrian walk where he wants
d. report the incident to your supervisor
e. all of the above
7. When an operator leaves a vehicle “unattended” he should:
a. shut the power off
b. lower the forks to the floor with the mast in the forward position
c. set the parking brake
d. all of the above
e. the operator should never leave his vehicle unattended

8. When making a right hand turn from one narrow aisle into another, where is the best place to begin
the turn?
a. from the middle of the aisle
b. from the far left side of the aisle
c. from the far right side of the aisle
d. it depends on the direction of travel, forward or reverse
e. none of the above

9. Before entering a trailer you should:


a. check to see the trailer is chocked
b. check the trailer floor
c. check to see if the dock plate/bridge is secure
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

10. When driving down a ramp with a load, you should:


a. drive forward with the forks facing down
b. drive backwards with the forks facing up the ramp
c. drive either way
d. never take a load down a ramp
e. always use low gear

11. The safe driving speed in the building is:


a. 5 MPH or less depending on the conditions
b. 10 MPH
c. 15 MPH
d. 20 MPH
e. As fast as your forklift will go

12. If an OSHA approved platform is not available for elevating an employee then:
a. it is okay to lift an employee on the bare forks as long as it is done slowly
b. lifting the employee is to be considered unsafe and dangerous and should never be done
c. there is no OSHA ruling on elevating employees
d. it is okay only if the employee has a current organ donor card
e. the employee can be lifted on an empty pallet
13. If you have to leave a lift truck with the power on, you should:
a. ask someone to tell you if it starts moving
b. be no further away than the restroom
c. be in the clear view of it and no more than 25 feet away
d. be no further away than 45 feet if you are loading stock
e. you can never leave a lift truck with the power on

14. It is permissible to allow someone under the raised and loaded forks of your lift truck if:
a. he is wearing a hard hat
b. he has reason to walk under it
c. it is never permissible for anyone to walk under raised and loaded forks
d. if you are certified in CPR
e. none of the above

15. Forks should be spaced:


a. close together, under the center of a pallet
b. as wide apart as the pallet will allow
c. neither of the above
d. all of the above
e. to the left of the knife and spoon

16. If you see a load is loose or unstable before you pick it up, what should you do?
a. pick it up gently and move it very carefully
b. re-stack it or shrink wrap it together
c. report it to your supervisor
d. none of the above
e. all of the above

17. A good technique for driving a loaded lift truck over a railroad crossing is:
a. to drive quickly and straight across the tracks
b. to drive slowly across the tracks
c. to drive quickly across the tracks at a 45 degree angle
d. to drive slowly across the tracks at a 45 degree angle
e. you should never cross railroad tracks

18. Powered industrial trucks should be operated by:


a. all employees
b. by persons you know
c. only trained and authorized drivers
d. the highway patrol
e. all of the above

19. Which type of forklift accident kills or injures the most people each year?
a. knocking down loose or unstable high rack storage onto pedestrians below
b. backing into pedestrians
c. driving over the toes of pedestrians standing nearby the forklift
d. overturns or turnovers
e. unknown, but all of the above are too common and are easy to prevent
20. What are four of the most important points to remember?
a. forklifts tip over very easy, especially with a heavy load
b. pedestrians always have the right of way, always, no matter what!
c. check your forklift for safe operating condition before you use it
d. make sure your load is stable before you move it
e. mark “e” for all of the above, or you flunk this test!

True or False

1. It is permissible to overload a truck by 15% if additional counterweights are used.


True______ False __X___

2. It is permissible to run over a loose dock plate as long as the truck is not fully loaded.
True______ False __X___

3. Slippery spots caused by oil and water may increase braking distance or cause loss of steering control.
True__X___ False ______

4. If you are unable to see because of a large load in front of you, it is better to drive backwards than to try to
see around it on one side.
True__X___ False ______

5. A professional operator checks each load for stability before moving it.
True__X___ False ______

6. Smoking is permissible in refueling areas providing, you see no leaking fuel.


True______ False __X___

7. When driving a lift truck, keep arms, legs and head inside the lift truck.
True__X___ False ______

8. Because of its 3-point suspension a lift truck is much more stable than an automobile.
True______ False __X___

9. Riders are allowed only when they need to travel long distances.
True______ False __X___

10. A good procedure to use when coming to a blind corner is to slow down and sound your horn before entering
the cross-aisle.
True__X___ False ______

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