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Post-Test
Powered Industrial Trucks

NAME: _______________________________ DATE: ______________________

1) How often should operators inspect their forklifts, at a minimum?

a. Hourly.
b. Weekly.
c. Each shift.
d. Monthly.

2) When mounting and dismounting a forklift, always face_____________.

a. Away from the forklift.
b. Toward the forklift.
c. Do it the most comfortable way for you.
d. Jump on or off.

3) The first thing to do when changing the battery or re-fueling

a. Shut off the engine.
b. Disconnect fuel lines or battery cables.
c. Put on the proper personal protective equipment.
d. Depends on the unit.

4) When traveling down a ramp or an incline?

a. Back down when loaded.
b. Back up when loaded.
c. Always back down.
d. Use your own judgment.

5) How soon should repairs be made to a forklift?

a. As soon as possible.
b. At the next scheduled maintenance time.
c. Before the unit is used.
d. At the end of your shift.

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Powered Industrial Trucks

NAME: _______________________________ DATE: ______________________

6) How high should a load be carried?

a. Only high enough to clear any bumps in the road.
b. 2-4 inches.
c. Low enough to see over.
d. High enough to see under.

7) Before driving into a trailer, what must you do?

a. Check that the rear wheels have been chocked on the trailer.
b. Raise the forks high enough to clear the dock plate.
c. Turn on available lighting.
d. Advise the dock supervisor that you are entering the trailer

8) When is it OK to travel with a load raised more than a few inches?

a. Whenever there is sufficient clearance.
b. Whenever you know the floor to be free of bumps.
c. Whenever it improves your visibility.
d. Never.

9) Who is responsible for checking the security of a trailer before loading and unloading?
a. The dock supervisor.
b. The forklift operator.
c. The truck driver.
d. Whoever the company designates.

10) Training on one type of Forklift:

a. Qualifies the operator for that type of vehicle.
b. Is sufficient for all company forklifts.
c. Should be done every three years.
d. None of the above.

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 Post-Test (ANSWERS)
Powered Industrial Trucks

NAME: _______________________________ DATE: ______________________

1) How often should operators inspect their forklifts, at a minimum?

a. Hourly.
b. Weekly.
c. Each shift.
d. Monthly.

2) When mounting and dismounting a forklift, always face_____________.

a. Away from the forklift.
b. Toward the forklift.
c. Do it the most comfortable way for you.
d. Jump on or off.

3) The first thing to do when changing the battery or re-fueling

a. Shut off the engine.
b. Disconnect fuel lines or battery cables.
c. Put on the proper personal protective equipment.
d. Depends on the unit.

4) When traveling down a ramp or an incline?

a. Back down when loaded.
b. Back up when loaded.
c. Always back down.
d. Use your own judgment.

5) How soon should repairs be made to a forklift?

a. As soon as possible.
b. At the next scheduled maintenance time.
c. Before the unit is used.
d. At the end of your shift.

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 Post-Test (ANSWERS)
Powered Industrial Trucks

NAME: _______________________________ DATE: ______________________

6) How high should a load be carried?

a. Only high enough to clear any bumps in the road.
b. 2-4 inches.
c. Low enough to see over.
d. High enough to see under.

7) Before driving into a trailer, what must you do?

a. Check that the rear wheels have been chocked on the trailer.
b. Raise the forks high enough to clear the dock plate.
c. Turn on available lighting.
d. Advise the dock supervisor that you are entering the trailer

8) When is it OK to travel with a load raised more than a few inches?

a. Whenever there is sufficient clearance.
b. Whenever you know the floor to be free of bumps.
c. Whenever it improves your visibility.
d. Never.

9) Who is responsible for checking the security of a trailer before loading and unloading?
a. The dock supervisor.
b. The forklift operator.
c. The truck driver.
d. Whoever the company designates.

10) Training on one type of Forklift:

a. Qualifies the operator for that type of vehicle.
b. Is sufficient for all company forklifts.
c. Should be done every three years.
d. None of the above.

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