MA HOISTING LICENSE TEST 1A & 1B PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS NEW EDIT 2024
What is the most important single factor to the safe operation of
... [Show More] the forklifts?
THE OPERATOR
Many accidents happen because the operator does which of the following?
a) uses a forklift with a known defect
b) travels an unsafe route
c) carries unsafe loads
d) uses unsafe operating techniques
When is it safe to operate the forklift from a place other than the operator's seat?
NEVER
Workers and bystanders within the danger area of the forklift should be considered the responsibility of?
THE OPERATOR
Which of the following are essential for safe operation?
a) smooth starts
b) smooth stops
c) smooth turns
The operator "feathers" the controls when he wants to?
MOVE THE LOAD SLOWLY
If you find a fault or suspect an unsafe condition while inspecting or operating a forklift you should?
TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
If bystanders or a fellow worker are in danger from a raised load, you should?
SOUND YOUR HORN OR ASK THEM TO MOVE
Which of the following affect forklift safety?
a) Leverage
b) Center of gravity
c) Momentum
The pivot point of a forklift is?
THE FRONT AXLE
The teeter totter is a simple example of?
LEVERAGE
Safe load limits for a particular forklift ...
SHOULD NEVER BE EXCEEDED
When a forklift picks up a load on the forks...
THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE FORKLIFT MOVES FORWARD
Forward tipping will occur unless the forklift's center of gravity is?
On The Opposite Side Of The Front Axle
Momentum is a force created by?
a) Starting
b) Stopping
c) Turning
Which of the following has or have an Effect on the amount of stability a forklift has?
a) Weight distribution
b) Axle length
c) Wheel base
As the load of a forklift is raised, which of the following dangers increase?
a) Tipping
b) Loss of steering
c) The effects of momentum
What force can cause a loaded forklift to tip forward when brakes are applied?
MOMENTUM
When the forklift's center of gravity goes beyond the stability area?
THE FORKLIFT WILL TIP OVER
True or False...Because the forklifts are designed with the forks in front it is not possible for it to tip backwards.
FALSE
The type of forklift which is designed primarily to lift a load straight up with a limited amount of tilt movement forward is the?
MAST FORKLIFT
Which of a forklift's four wheel steering capabilities should be used at high speeds or on Highways?
TWO-WHEEL STEERING, FRONT WHEELS FIXED STRAIGHT AHEAD, REAR WHEELS
USED FOR STEERING
Using a short turning radius when traveling at high speeds can cause overturning due to?
THE FORCES OF MOMENTUM
When is it permissible to carry riders while you are operating a forklift?
NEVER
If a forklift tips forward ...
STEERING CONTROL IS LOST
When traveling up or down a ramp, you can place more traction on the front drive wheels of an unloaded forklift if the forks are?
KEPT POINTING DOWNHILL
Rear-wheel steering used by many forklifts?
a) Cause both ends of the forklift to swing around when turned
b) Can cause the load to fall off the forks if the turn is made too fast
c) Causes them to act differently from cars, which have front wheel steering
Do not start a forklift unless.
a) The controls are in neutral
b) The hand brake is set
c) You are sitting in the operator's seat
When may reverse gears be used to slow or stop a forklift traveling forward?
NEVER
What things determine how fast a hydraulic system moves?
a) The distance the controls are moved
d) The engine speed
Jerky movements can be avoided if the operator.
FEATHERS THE CONTROLS
If the hydraulic system develops a leak during operation, you should.
a) Lower the load
b) Shut off the engine
c) Notify the supervisor
Job site conditions are?
IMPORTANT SINCE THEY DETERMINE THE SAFE SPEED AT WHICH A FORKLIFT CAN OPERATE
If the load being carried obstructs vision, the operator should?
DRIVE IN REVERSE
When crossing railroad tracks or other similar rough sections with a loaded forklift you should?
CROSS THEM DIAGONALLY
When traveling down a hill or slope you should?
SAVE THE BRAKES BY USING THE SAME GEAR TO GO DOWN HILL AS WOULD BE USED TO GO UP IT
When traveling on a slope it is necessary to?
a) Approach it straight
b) Do not turn on the hill
c) Do not travel crossways
When traveling on a floor system which is hollow underneath it is important to know? [Show Less]