Written Operator Test

Name: ______
Date: ______

Score: ______

  1. The purpose of a lift truck training program is to
  2. Reduce maintenance the amount of maintenance cost
  3. Increase efficiency
  4. Reduce accidents
  5. All of the above
  6. The maximum allowable load should be indicated on the data-plate
  7. True
  8. False
  9. Equipment data-plates and decals must be in legible condition
  10. True
  11. False
  12. The overhead guard is a safety device designed to protect the driver
  13. True
  14. False
  15. A raised load stabilizes the truck
  16. True
  17. False
  18. The rear-end steering of lift trucks
  19. Causes the back of the lift truck to have a wider swing than an automobile
  20. Is about the same as an automobile
  21. Will swing less-than an automobile
  22. Will allow the lift truck to make a sharp turn at high speed
  23. Lift trucks with four wheels are supported at four points
  24. True
  25. False
  26. When traveling with a load, the forks should be how far away from the ground
  27. 2 – 4 inches
  28. 6 – 8 inches
  29. 1 foot
  30. At stacking height
  31. Equipment modifications and additions, which affect capacity, should not be made without prior approval from the manufacturer
  32. True
  33. False
  34. A load should be carried with the mast tilted forward
  35. True
  36. False
  37. The information listed on a data-plate contains
  38. Height and width dimensions
  39. Type of liquid fuel
  40. Maximum lift height
  41. All of the above
  42. An OSHA requirement states, that all employers shall offer operator training
  43. True
  44. False
  45. It is not the responsibility of a lift truck operator to protect pedestrians in work areas
  46. True
  47. False
  48. One of the most important thing to remember about the design of a lift truck is the stability triangle is
  49. Supported at all four wheels
  50. Supported at three points
  51. All of the above
  52. Non of the above
  53. The weight of the batters in an electric lift truck acts as a counterweight
  54. True
  55. False
  56. Lift trucks should be inspected
  57. Weekly
  58. Daily
  59. At the end of a shift
  60. When the lift truck has trouble
  61. 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
  62. True
  63. False
  64. When moving material, the forks must be at least what length of the load
  65. 1/2
  66. 2/3
  67. The full length of the load
  68. Never turn on ramps, slopes, or inclines
  69. True
  70. False
  71. The safe placement of a dock plate is not the responsibility of the lift truck operator
  72. True
  73. False
  74. Without a load, travel up and down a ramp with the forks pointed
  75. Upward
  76. Downward
  77. With a load, travel up and down a ramp with the forks pointed
  78. Upward
  79. Downward
  80. Before entering a trailer, make sure these steps are followed
  81. The truck has the engine off
  82. The truck brakes are set
  83. The trailer tires are chocked
  84. All of the above
  85. Always yield the right of way to
  86. Pedestrians
  87. Ambulances
  88. Customers
  89. All of the above
  90. In case of a tip over situation
  91. Brace yourself against the back of the seat
  92. Set your feet firmly on the floor of the lift
  93. Grab the steering wheel and hold tight
  94. All of the above
  95. If you are operating a lift truck that is not working properly
  96. Continue to work until you see your supervisor
  97. Attempt to repair the problem with as little down time as possible
  98. Finish the shift and notify your supervisor
  99. Immediately stop the lift truck and notify your supervisor
  100. A spotter is allowed to walk under raised forks of a lift
  101. True
  102. False
  103. To stabilize a load for traveling
  104. Only lift the forks 6 to 8 inches from the ground
  105. Tilt the mast back so the load will rest against the load backrest
  106. Both A and B
  107. Proper handling of pallets require the forks to be spaced as widely apart as possible for even weight distribution
  108. True
  109. False
  110. Stunt driving is absolutely not permitted
  111. True
  112. False

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Written Operator Test MHEP-1.3.2 Version 1