Written Operator Test
Name: ______
Date: ______
Score: ______
- The purpose of a lift truck training program is to
a. Reduce maintenance the amount of maintenance cost
b. Increase efficiency
c. Reduce accidents
d. All of the above
- The maximum allowable load should be indicated on the data-plate
a. True
b. False
- Equipment data-plates and decals must be in legible condition
a. True
b. False
- The overhead guard is a safety device designed to protect the driver
a. True
b. False
- A raised load stabilizes the truck
a. True
b. False
- The rear-end steering of lift trucks
a. Causes the back of the lift truck to have a wider swing than an automobile
b. Is about the same as an automobile
c. Will swing less-than an automobile
d. Will allow the lift truck to make a sharp turn at high speed
- Lift trucks with four wheels are supported at four points
a. True
b. False
- When traveling with a load, the forks should be how far away from the ground
a. 2 – 4 inches
b. 6 – 8 inches
c. 1 foot
d. At stacking height
- Equipment modifications and additions, which affect capacity, should not be made without prior approval from the manufacturer
a. True
b. False
- A load should be carried with the mast tilted forward
a. True
b. False
- The information listed on a data-plate contains
a. Height and width dimensions
b. Type of liquid fuel
c. Maximum lift height
d. All of the above
- An OSHA requirement states, that all employers shall offer operator training
a. True
b. False
- It is not the responsibility of a lift truck operator to protect pedestrians in work areas
a. True
b. False
- One of the most important thing to remember about the design of a lift truck is the stability triangle is
a. Supported at all four wheels
b. Supported at three points
c. All of the above
d. Non of the above
- The weight of the batters in an electric lift truck acts as a counterweight
a. True
b. False
- Lift trucks should be inspected
a. Weekly
b. Daily
c. At the end of a shift
d. When the lift truck has trouble
- If a large load restricts forward vision, it is better to drive in reverse than to try to look around the side of the load
a. True
b. False
- When moving material, the forks must be at least what length of the load
a. 1/2
b. 2/3
c. The full length of the load
- Never turn on ramps, slopes, or inclines
a. True
b. False
- The safe placement of a dock plate is not the responsibility of the lift truck operator
a. True
b. False
- Without a load, travel up and down a ramp with the forks pointed
a. Upward
b. Downward
- With a load, travel up and down a ramp with the forks pointed
a. Upward
b. Downward
- Before entering a trailer, make sure these steps are followed
a. The truck has the engine off
b. The truck brakes are set
c. The trailer tires are chocked
d. All of the above
- Always yield the right of way to
a. Pedestrians
b. Ambulances
c. Customers
d. All of the above
- In case of a tip over situation
a. Brace yourself against the back of the seat
b. Set your feet firmly on the floor of the lift
c. Grab the steering wheel and hold tight
d. All of the above
- If you are operating a lift truck that is not working properly
a. Continue to work until you see your supervisor
b. Attempt to repair the problem with as little down time as possible
c. Finish the shift and notify your supervisor
d. Immediately stop the lift truck and notify your supervisor
- A spotter is allowed to walk under raised forks of a lift
a. True
b. False
- To stabilize a load for traveling
a. Only lift the forks 6 to 8 inches from the ground
b. Tilt the mast back so the load will rest against the load backrest
c. Both A and B
- Proper handling of pallets require the forks to be spaced as widely apart as possible for even weight distribution
a. True
b. False
- Stunt driving is absolutely not permitted
a. True
b. False
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