FORKLIFT TRAINING WRITTEN TEST

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1 FORKLIFT TRAINING WRITTEN TEST SHOP 05 Name: 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. Revised 8/9/2012 Forklift Training Written Test page 1

2 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. Revised 8/9/2012 Forklift Training Written Test page 2

3 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 Revised 8/9/2012 Forklift Training Written Test page 3

4 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 Revised 8/9/2012 Forklift Training Written Test page 4

5 FORKLIFT TRAINING DRIVING TEST SHOP 05 Name: ID #: Department: Shift: Forklift Operator Testing Summary Hearing Aid required? Yes No Glasses required? Yes 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 7. Valid Michigan Drivers License? Yes No Comments: Accepted Declined Signature of Tester: Revised 8/9/2012 Forklift Training Driving Test page 1