Forklift certification Certification Workplace Forklift 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum allowable travel speed for a forklift in a busy pedestrian work area?
- Whatever speed the operator feels safe with
- A speed that allows stopping safely, typically walking pace (about 5 mph or less) (Correct answer)
- The forklift's top rated speed
- 15 mph at all times
Correct answer: A speed that allows stopping safely, typically walking pace (about 5 mph or less)
In pedestrian areas operators must slow to a speed that allows a safe, controlled stop, usually walking pace.
Question 2: When a forklift is left unattended, at what distance is it considered unattended under OSHA rules?
- 25 feet or more, or out of the operator's view (Correct answer)
- 50 feet in any direction
- Only when the engine is off
- Only overnight
Correct answer: 25 feet or more, or out of the operator's view
OSHA defines a truck as unattended when the operator is 25 feet or more away or the truck is out of view.
Question 3: Before leaving a forklift unattended, the operator must do all of the following EXCEPT:
- Fully lower the forks
- Neutralize the controls and set the brake
- Leave the engine running for a quick return (Correct answer)
- Shut off the power
Correct answer: Leave the engine running for a quick return
The power must be shut off; leaving the engine running on an unattended truck is not permitted.
Question 4: What should an operator do when approaching a blind corner or intersection?
- Speed up to clear it quickly
- Sound the horn and slow down (Correct answer)
- Continue at normal speed
- Raise the forks for visibility
Correct answer: Sound the horn and slow down
Sounding the horn and slowing down warns others and gives time to react at blind spots.
Question 5: Why should a loaded forklift travel up a ramp with the load facing uphill (forks pointed upgrade)?
- It looks more professional
- To prevent the load from sliding off and improve stability (Correct answer)
- It is faster
- To keep the exhaust away from the load
Correct answer: To prevent the load from sliding off and improve stability
Traveling with the load upgrade keeps it from tipping forward or sliding off and maintains stability.
Question 6: What is the correct way to carry a load that blocks forward vision?
- Raise the load higher to see under it
- Travel in reverse, looking in the direction of travel (Correct answer)
- Have a spotter walk directly in front
- Lean out of the seat to see around it
Correct answer: Travel in reverse, looking in the direction of travel
When a load blocks the view, the operator should travel in reverse while watching the direction of travel.
Question 7: How should forks be positioned when the forklift is traveling without a load?
- Raised to eye level
- Lowered close to the ground and tilted slightly back (Correct answer)
- Tilted fully forward
- At maximum height for visibility
Correct answer: Lowered close to the ground and tilted slightly back
Forks should be kept low and tilted slightly back for stability and to avoid striking people or objects.
Forklift certification Certification Workplace Forklift 2
What is the maximum allowable travel speed for a forklift in a busy pedestrian work area?