9/30/23, 9:46 PM Forklift Test Questions and Answers 2023 (FLT)
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1. Overhead electricity lines are a major electrocution hazard for plant and machinery. For this
reason, strict minimum distance requirements must be calculated. Which TWO of the following are
used to calculate the minimum distance requirement? Give TWO answers
A The electrical voltage in the line
B The experience of the operator
C The height of the vehicle
D The pylon material
2. Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998, which of the
following are requirements that apply to lifting operations? Give THREE answers
A Plant must be certified and tested
B The operation must be properly planned and supervised
C The operator must be properly insured
D The operator must be trained, competent, and authorised
3. You need to change an LPG cylinder. Which of the following is NOT a precaution you must take?
Give ONE answer
A Ensure the valve is closed
B Ensure the valve is open
C Follow the manufacturer's instructions
D Make sure there are no naked flames nearby
4. Forklifts that are driven on flat ground, properly loaded, and at a reasonable speed, may still tip
over. Which THREE of the following may cause this? Give THREE answers
A Soft ground
B Unsuitable tyre pressure
C Weight/type of load
D Wind speed
5. Who sets a forklift's lifting/rated capacity? Give ONE answer
A The insurance provider
B The manufacturer
C The operator
D The site supervisor, during a risk assessment
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6. Who is responsible for making sure that a load is safe, once it has been placed onto a forklift? Give
ONE answer
A The banksman
B The driver
C The loader
D The marshall
7. If you fail to comply with regulations and legislation, you may be prosecuted. Which TWO of the
following are possible outcomes of this prosecution? Give TWO answers
A You are found guilty, and may be imprisoned or ordered to pay a fine
B You are found guilty, but are unlikely to face serious consequences such as imprisonment or a
fine
C You are likely to be found not guilty even if your actions were proven to violate regulations - your
employer is the one who will be held responsible
D You are likely to be found not guilty, if you can prove that you fulfilled all relevant legal
requirements
8. When measuring out the load centre, where on the forklift should you start from? Give ONE answer
A The back end of the vehicle
B The centre of the front tyre
C The front end of the horizontal tines
D The vertical forks
9. Operators should consult the forklift's Operator's Manual - but which THREE of the following
parties may also need to use it? Give THREE answers
A Maintenance staff
B Pedestrians
C Supervisors
D Transporter drivers
10. You are operating a diesel-powered forklift as part of a project. Why is it important to refuel the
vehicle at the end of the day? Give ONE answer
A So that condensation does not build up in the vehicle tank as it cools
B So that harmful gases do not build up in the vehicle tank
C So that it is ready for the next operator to use
D So that oxygen does not react with the fuel overnight
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11. Which THREE of the following questions must be answered when carrying out a battery check?
Give THREE answers
A Are there any visible leaks?
B Is the battery cool to the touch?
C Is the battery secure?
D Is the water level correct?
12. Which THREE of the following checks must be carried out on the forks of the vehicle? Give THREE
answers
A Are the end stops correctly positioned?
B Are the forks equal and straight?
C Is any damage sufficiently cosmetic to continue working?
D Is there any cracking or wear?
13. Why is a triplex mast usually preferred over a duplex mast? Give ONE answer
A It allows for maximum lift height
B It can lift heavier loads
C It improves visibility for the operator
D It is safer for pedestrians
14. Forklift operators are considered 'safety-critical' workers. What does this mean? Give ONE answer
A Their ill-health could have a critical impact on the safety of the individual or others
B They are entitled to a higher tier of medical insurance
C They carry out work which is critical to the safety of the general public
D They must be particularly careful about complying with regulations and legislation
15. What is a risk assessment for? Give ONE answer
A Establishing what kind of medical support is required on site
B Identifying and eliminating all hazards
C Identifying hazards and introducing suitable control measures
D Identifying hazards to be entered into insurance documentation
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16. Which of the following describes the MAIN hazard created by the counterweight of a forklift
being used in a confined space? Give ONE answer
A Crushing hazard
B Damage to the structure
C Hazardous fumes
D Ignition hazard
17. You will be driving a forklift across site, over humps - what TWO measures should you take to
ensure you do so safely? Give TWO answers
A Drive slowly
B Keep the load as high as possible
C Keep the load as low as possible
D Use a triplex mast
18. Which of the following describes a 'load centre'? Give ONE answer
A The centre of the load
B The distance between the centre of the load and the heels of the lifting forks
C The distance between the tips of the lifting forks and the centre of the load
D The on-site location from which the load is picked up
19. You are about to start lifting a load from a loading out rack. Which TWO of the following must you
first ensure? Give TWO answers
A That the handbrake is off
B That the handbrake is on
C That transmission is in drive
D That transmission is in neutral
20. You notice that the IC engine of your forklift is overheating. Why should you NOT remove the
radiator/expansion cap tank? Give ONE answer
A Corrosive liquid may spray out and cause irritation
B Hot liquid may spray out and cause burns
C Hot liquid may spray out and damage the engine
D Oxygen will enter the tank and may cause an explosion
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