Forklift certification Safe Driving and Maneuvering Flashcards
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If a forklift starts to tip over, the operator should:
Answer: Stay in the seat, brace, and lean away from the fall
Stay seated, hold the wheel, brace your feet, and lean away from the point of impact rather than jumping.
When traveling without a load, the forks should be:
Answer: Lowered about 4-6 inches off the floor and tilted back
Carry forks low, roughly 4-6 inches off the floor and tilted back, for stability and clearance.
What should an operator do when approaching a blind intersection?
Answer: Stop, sound the horn, and look both ways
Stopping, honking, and checking both directions prevents collisions at blind corners.
Why should you avoid sudden stops and sharp turns while carrying a load?
Answer: It can cause the load to shift or the truck to tip
Abrupt maneuvers can destabilize the load or the truck, leading to tip-overs or dropped loads.
On a wet or slippery floor, the operator should:
Answer: Reduce speed and increase stopping distance
Slippery surfaces require slower speeds and greater stopping distance to maintain control.
What is the proper way to handle pedestrians who are in your path?
Answer: Yield the right of way to them
Pedestrians always have the right of way; the operator must yield and stop if needed.
When should you not travel with the load elevated high?
Answer: During normal travel—keep loads low
Traveling with a raised load raises the center of gravity and increases tip-over risk, so keep loads low.