FORKLIFT TRAINING – WRITTEN TEST Name:
SHOP 05
Date:
Forklift Written Test Directions:
Circle the best answer for each question.
1)
True
False
An operator should never drive his lift truck up to employees who are standing in front of a fixed object.
2)
True
False
You may give a fellow employee a ride for a short distance.
3)
True
False
Operators should never put their arms or legs outside the running lines of a moving truck.
4)
True
False
Trucks and trailers must have two (2) rear wheels blocked or restrained by other mechanical means.
5)
True
False
It is safe practice for you to inspect the landing gears of semi-trailers to make sure they will hold the weight of your powered industrial truck and its load.
6)
True
False
Only specially equipped trucks shall be used in hazardous areas.
7)
True
False
You are required to report only accidents that involve injuries.
8)
True
False
You should not fuel your truck while the engine is running.
9)
True
False
When following another truck, you should maintain at least three (3) truck lengths.
10) True
False
When the load blocks your forward visibility, stand up and drive slowly.
11) True
False
It is OK to drive at regular speeds on wet or slippery floors.
12) True
False
Your lift truck should never be left unattended with motor running.
13) True
False
Operators will check safety devices and equipment (brakes, horn, steering, parking brake, upright operations, oil or fuel leaks) at the beginning of each shift.
14) True
False
When coming down a grade or ramp, your load should be trailing you.
15) True
False
When loading, the load should be tilted and cradled against the backrest.
16) True
False
Other workers may stand close by when you stack materials, if they have a safe exit.
17) True
False
Material may be stacked in aisles and roadways, if enough room is left to get by.
18) True
False
Smoking or other sources of ignition should be kept away from battery charging areas.
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19) True
False
The same weight can be lifted on the ends of the forks as when the forks are run all the way under the load.
20) True
False
You may add weight to the back of the truck in order to lift more weight with the forks.
21) True
False
A driver should always plan the path of travel of avoid obstacles.
22) True
False
A safe distance should be maintained from edge of ramps and platforms.
23) True
False
When parking your truck on a ramp or incline, the truck wheel should be blocked and wheels turned.
24) True
False
You can pass another truck traveling in the same direction at an intersection if you sound your horn and signal your intention to pass.
25) True
False
When coming down a grade or a ramp, the load should always be in front of you.
26) True
False
The worst method of crossing railroad tracks is diagonally.
27) True
False
A safe distance should always be maintained from the edge of ramps and platforms.
28) True
False
A truck can be used to move railroad cars.
29) True
False
You should never have people stand or add weight to the back of the truck in order to life more weight with the forks.
30) True
False
The safe width of an aisle (used for one way traffic) is “the width of the widest load plus two feet.”
31) True
False
When lowering the load, it is proper to stop it slowly.
32) True
False
When the load blocks your forward visibility, the safest method of operation is to drive backward, looking over your shoulder. This gives you the clearest visibility.
33) True
False
It is wrong to stack materials in front of fire doors.
34) True
False
When traveling, you should always keep your forks as low to the ground as possible.
35) True
False
It is safe practice to lift a person to any height as long as they have one foot on each fork and are holding tightly to the mast.
36) True
False
It is safe to install additional supports by the landing gears, if you feel it is necessary.
37) True
False
You should sound your horn at all intersections.
38) True
False
Stunt driving shall be permitted on second or third shift when pedestrian traffic is light.
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39) In checking your truck, you find that the power steering system squeals as soon as you turn it. You should: a. add fluid to the reservoir b. notify your supervisor c. operate truck to see if noise goes away 40) When reversing direction of travel, you should: a. always stop b. slow down to at least 1 m.p.h. c. don’t worry about speed as the lift truck is built to take the shock. 41) You can increase the rated load capacity of your truck: a. by adding additional counter-weighting with written approval from the manufacturer b. if your lift is under 84 inches high c. if it is only for less than 5 minutes 42) As a driver, it is: a. your responsibility to watch for pedestrians b. their responsibility to watch for you c. management’s responsibility to keep them out of P.I.T. work areas 43) If mechanical trouble develops, you should: a. fix it yourself, if minor in nature b. drive until repairs can be made c. report the trouble to your supervisor 44) Forks on empty parked trucks must always be: a. two inches from the floor b. four inches from the floor c. on the floor 45) Another person may ride the forks of a fork truck: a. if you need help reaching a high load b. if the trip is a short one c. if truck is equipped with special platform for doing so 46) When overtaking a pedestrian from the rear, you should: a. continue on so long as he is not right in front of you b. go around him c. sound the horn and steer clear of him 47) When operating your truck on a public road you should: a. assume traffic will avoid you b. obey the rules of the road as though you were in a car c. drive backwards so you can see cars behind you
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48) If you see a loose object laying on the floor you should: a. make a written note to remind your supervisor to pick it up b. ignore it, someone will eventually move it c. stop and pick it up so you don’t drive over it 49) Your powered industrial truck permit must be a. filed with the state of Michigan b. secured to the back of your truck c. carried or made available for inspection during working hours 50) When using the lift truck to lift an employee up to work on something he can’t reach with a ladder: a. it’s OK to use a wood pallet for the platform b. it’s OK to use any parts basket, even if the sides don’t extend up to waist high c. it’s OK to use the hi-lo platform, as long as the forks are inserted into the retainers and the unit is chained or secured to the mast
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SHOP 05
FORKLIFT TRAINING – DRIVING TEST Name:
Date:
ID #:
Department:
Shift:
Forklift Operator Testing Summary Hearing Aid required?
Yes
No
Yes
Glasses required?
No
PASS
FAIL
1. Testing
2. Knowledge of Equipment
3. Knowledge of State Safety Standard
4. Operating Ability
5. Knowledge of Daily Procedures
6. Physical Requirements
Yes
No
7. Valid Michigan Drivers License?
Comments:
Accepted
Declined
Signature of Tester:
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