20 Oct Welcome to your Mock Theory Test The test will consist of 20 multiple choice questions You must get 80% correct to pass (Please note your real theory test with the instructor will be 20 questions and 5 open questions) Your Name Your Company Name (if applicable) Your Mobile Phone Number 1. When travelling on slopes where should the load be carried on the forkarms? With the load facing uphill and tilted forwards With the load facing downhill and tilted forward With the load facing uphill and tilted back With the load facing uphill with the reach carriage extended to increase stability2. When tilting a load forward at height, why is there an increased risk of the truck tipping? The lateral forces placed over the rear axle will increase The load centre will increase The combined centre of gravity moves forward A small amount of tilt at height does not affect stability3. Whose responsibility is it to ensure the safety of pedestrians while operating a lift truck? (mandatory this question must be correctly answered) The lift truck operator Management The pedestrians themselves The human resources department4. What is the meaning of "free lift" in connection with lift trucks? The distance the forks can be raised before the mast begins to extend The tolerance allowed for the fork clearance whilst entering the pallet Passengers may be carried on the truck to assist the operator Because the hydraulics do no use power when being lowered5. When sounding the lift truck's horn at a blind corner you should? Make several short sharp blasts Give one long blast to attract attention Give one short toot to save discharging the battery Give several long blasts6. An approved Code of Practice is? A requirement by law with which everyone must comply Advice to duty holders on how to comply with legislation A registration scheme for the licensing of lift truck operators7. The safe use of the hydraulic controls requires the following? Parking brake applied Parking brake applied and transmission in neutral Clutch disengaged and foot brake applied A fully charged battery8. When driving an unladen lift truck, how should the forks be set? With full back tilt As low as practicable and tilted forward to prevent damage As low as practicable and tilted back As low as possible and parallel to the ground9. When preparing to move off, the safest procedure is as follows? Transmission engaged - look over both shoulders - park brake off - move Look over shoulders - transmission engaged - parking brake off - move Parking brake off - look over both shoulders - engage transmission and move off Parking brake off - transmission engaged - look over both shoulders - move10. When parking a lift truck how should the fork arms be positioned? The tips not more than 100-150mm high with the heels touching the floor The heels not more than 100-150mm high with the fork arms level The heels as low as possible with the tips touching the floor The heels touching the ground with the tips within 100mm of the ground11. What position should a lift truck's mast be in to comply with the manufacturer's stated lifting capacity? Slightly tilted backwards with the truck on level ground It doesn't matter as the mast angle does not affect the rated capacity Slightly tilted forwards with the truck on level ground Vertical with the truck on level ground12. Lift trucks are more likely to turn over sideways when they are? (mandatory this question must be correctly answered) Loaded and driven slowly around corners Loaded and driven quickly in a straight line When braking hard Unladen and turning sharply13. The truck's maximum carrying capacity will be reduced when? (mandatory this question must be correctly answered) The load center is increased The load center is decreased The load obscures your view When travelling in reverse14. What is the recommended way to approach a stack to place or retrieve a load? Drive slowly forward: raise the fork arms to the required height: stop : apply the parking break top not more than 150mm from the stack: apply the parking break: select neutral: adjust tilt and raise the fork arms Stop at least a metre from the stack: raise the fork arms to the required height: drive slowly forward Stop 150mm from the stack, apply parking brake and select neutral and with full back tilt enter the pallet15. In winter months loads stacked outside may be covered in ice and snow, the effect of this will? Increase the carrying capacity of the truck Make no change to the truck or weight of the load Increase the weight of the load Increase the friction between the pallet and the forks16. What is the minimum separation distance you leave when following another lift truck down an aisle? One truck length Two tuck lengths Three truck lengths17. Before starting to load a rigid flatbed lorry or trailer from ground level the lift truck operator must check that? The lorry driver has checked the load The lorry’s tyre pressures are correct for the weight of the load The lorry driver is aware that loading is to take place, the engine is off, the lorry parking brake is applied and the wheels chocked if necessary The destination of the lorry18. What is meant by the term “load centre” as it applies to lift trucks? The width that the fork arms should be set on the carriage plate The length of the truck and the load The measurement to the middle of the load Is is the measurement given forward from the front face of the fork arms to the center of gravity of the load19. The brakes on the truck you are operating seem to be faulty. What are you going to do? Inform the supervisor Stop immediately and seek assistance Drive slower and get the fault checked at the next break time As long as the parking brake works it will be OK to finish the job and then report the fault20. Before moving off with a lift truck what is the last thing the operator must do before moving off? (mandatory this question must be correctly answered) Put your seat belt on Engage drive Look around Sound hornTime is Up! Kerry Drew
24 Jul Welcome to your Mock Theory Test The test will consist of 20 multiple choice questions You must get 80% correct to pass (Please note your real theory test with the instructor will be 20 questions and 5 open questions) Your Name Your Company Name (if applicable) Your Mobile Phone Number 1. Whose responsibility is it to ensure the safety of pedestrians while operating a lift truck? (mandatory this question must be correctly answered) The lift truck operator Management The pedestrians themselves The human resources department2. What is the meaning of "free lift" in connection with lift trucks? The distance the forks can be raised before the mast begins to extend The tolerance allowed for the fork clearance whilst entering the pallet Passengers may be carried on the truck to assist the operator Because the hydraulics do no use power when being lowered3. How must the fork arms be positioned when handling a metal stillage? As wide as possible to prevent the load slipping sideways Spaced to take an equal weight on each fork arm as with pallets Fairly narrow to allow for easy entry/withdrawal and to keep the weight on the fork arms As close as possible4. How much back tilt is required when transporting a palletised load? Sufficient back tilt to cater for the type of load and ground conditions Full tilt to keep the load against the vertical face of the forks Back tilt off the vertical to prevent the load from slipping forward The forks should be level to deposit a load5. While operating a lift truck what would you do if you saw some rubbish/dunnage lying in a gangway or warehouse location? Inform the supervisor Park the truck in a safe place and remove the obstruction Inform the other truck operators and get it moved at break time Ignore it as the next shift have cleaners that will remove it6. Lift trucks are more likely to turn over sideways when they are? (mandatory this question must be correctly answered) Loaded and driven slowly around corners Loaded and driven quickly in a straight line When braking hard Unladen and turning sharply7. The lift truck's "rated capacity" applies with the mast in the? Vertical position Tilted back position Tilted forward position Reach carriage extended position8. When preparing to move off, the safest procedure is as follows? Transmission engaged - look over both shoulders - park brake off - move Look over shoulders - transmission engaged - parking brake off - move Parking brake off - look over both shoulders - engage transmission and move off Parking brake off - transmission engaged - look over both shoulders - move9. In normal circumstances, if the load on the forks obscures your view, you should? Dismount, check that the way is clear, then drive slowly forward sounding the horn Travel in reverse, looking in the direction of travel Ask your supervisor to guide you with hand signals Conduct an all-round check and proceed forwards very slowly with your head just outside the safety cage10. When driving an unladen lift truck, how should the forks be set? With full back tilt As low as practicable and tilted forward to prevent damage As low as practicable and tilted back As low as possible and parallel to the ground11. The truck's maximum carrying capacity will be reduced when? (mandatory this question must be correctly answered) The load center is increased The load center is decreased The load obscures your view When travelling in reverse12. The safe use of the hydraulic controls requires the following? Parking brake applied Parking brake applied and transmission in neutral Clutch disengaged and foot brake applied A fully charged battery13. Why do you stop the truck no more than 150mm from the stack before raising the fork arms? To assist with accuracy and discourage people walking between the fork arms and the stack To save too many movements of the truck when manoeuvring To save using the parking brake too many times To allow pedestrians to pass through the gap at the rear of the truck14. Health and Safety legislation places the responsibility for safety at work on? The employers The employees Everyone on the premises Lift truck operators only15. The brakes on the truck you are operating seem to be faulty. What are you going to do? Inform the supervisor Stop immediately and seek assistance Drive slower and get the fault checked at the next break time As long as the parking brake works it will be OK to finish the job and then report the fault16. When travelling on slopes where should the load be carried on the forkarms? With the load facing uphill and tilted forwards With the load facing downhill and tilted forward With the load facing uphill and tilted back With the load facing uphill with the reach carriage extended to increase stability17. When tilting a load forward at height, why is there an increased risk of the truck tipping? The lateral forces placed over the rear axle will increase The load centre will increase The combined centre of gravity moves forward A small amount of tilt at height does not affect stability18. When an unladen truck is being driven on a gradient the fork arms/attachment should face downhill. This is to improve? Stability, traction and adhesion Visibility and steering Speed and reduce tyre wear Time keeping19. What position should a lift truck's mast be in to comply with the manufacturer's stated lifting capacity? Slightly tilted backwards with the truck on level ground It doesn't matter as the mast angle does not affect the rated capacity Slightly tilted forwards with the truck on level ground Vertical with the truck on level ground20. What is the minimum separation distance you leave when following another lift truck down an aisle? One truck length Two tuck lengths Three truck lengthsTime is Up! Kerry Drew