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. What is the minimum separation distance you leave when following another lift truck down an aisle? One truck length Two tuck lengths Three truck lengths2. 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 operators3. When driving a laden truck up an incline the forks should be? Trailing Leading Tilted forward Reach carriage extended4. 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 ground5. 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 load6. 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 fault7. 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 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 keeping9. 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 lowered10. 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 forks11. Who is responsible for checking that the lift truck is in good working order before use? (mandatory this question must be correctly answered) The management The maintenance department The operator The insurer12. Undercutting is used when? The operator cannot see the pallet slots so places the forks under the pallet The forks are longer than the pallet and the pallet is adjacent to a wall or another pallet, or the pallet cannot be heeled up immediately The forks are shorter than the pallet and it has to be carried carefully Loading lorries13. 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 cage14. 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 stability15. 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 department16. 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 blasts17. 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 reverse18. 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 sharply19. 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 lorry20. 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 groundTime 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. When driving a laden truck up an incline the forks should be? Trailing Leading Tilted forward Reach carriage extended2. 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 fault3. What is the minimum separation distance you leave when following another lift truck down an aisle? One truck length Two tuck lengths Three truck lengths4. 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 stability5. 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 load6. Undercutting is used when? The operator cannot see the pallet slots so places the forks under the pallet The forks are longer than the pallet and the pallet is adjacent to a wall or another pallet, or the pallet cannot be heeled up immediately The forks are shorter than the pallet and it has to be carried carefully Loading lorries7. Health and Safety legislation places the responsibility for safety at work on? The employers The employees Everyone on the premises Lift truck operators only8. 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 stability9. 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 possible10. 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 load11. 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 ground12. The lift truck's "rated capacity" applies with the mast in the? Vertical position Tilted back position Tilted forward position Reach carriage extended position13. Who is responsible for checking that the lift truck is in good working order before use? (mandatory this question must be correctly answered) The management The maintenance department The operator The insurer14. 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 reverse15. 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 ground16. 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 blasts17. 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 operators18. 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 cage19. 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 lorry20. 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 batteryTime is Up! Kerry Drew