Forklift Test Questions and
Answers 2025-2026
What does it mean if a truck has a rated capacity of 2000kg at 500mm
load center? --- correct answer ---It means any load about the rating
cannot be safely picked up.
What is the ideal way to pick up a pallet? --- correct answer ---With
the wider face of the pallet up against the forks
What direction should the load face on a laden (heavily loaded) truck
being driven on a ramp or incline? --- correct answer ---Uphill
What is the main purpose of the overhead guard? --- correct answer --
-To protect the operator if loose items such as boxes are dropped from
height.
When leaving the forklift what should you do with the keys? ---
correct answer ---Switch the keys OFF and remove them. To prevent
an unauthorized person from using the forklift.
True or False: The lift truck should normally be driven at a speed
consistent with the TYPE of load and general working conditions ---
correct answer ---True
, What should the forklift operator do if the load appears to be stacked
unsafely and in danger of collapse? (hint: 3 things) --- correct answer
---Leave the load alone, cordon off the area, inform the
supervisor/manager
What do you need to do with the fork to make sure a laden pallet can
be lifted safely? --- correct answer ---Make sure the fork width is
adjusted so that the spread is equal weight on each fork arm.
What is the most frequent type of forklift accident that results in
SERIOUS injury? --- correct answer ---the "Tip Over"
True or False: You can ride DIRECTLY on the truck's forks --- correct
answer ---False - no person can ride directly on the truck's forks.
What should the forklift driver always do before making a turn? (hint:
Bobby Valentino Song) --- correct answer ---Slow Down
True or False: The forklift operator's arms, hands and legs should
always remain within the truck --- correct answer ---TRUE
How do forklift accidents normally occur? --- correct answer ---When
the truck tips over or falls off the loading dock.
True or False: At any time you should NEVER get under a raised load -
-- correct answer ---True
Answers 2025-2026
What does it mean if a truck has a rated capacity of 2000kg at 500mm
load center? --- correct answer ---It means any load about the rating
cannot be safely picked up.
What is the ideal way to pick up a pallet? --- correct answer ---With
the wider face of the pallet up against the forks
What direction should the load face on a laden (heavily loaded) truck
being driven on a ramp or incline? --- correct answer ---Uphill
What is the main purpose of the overhead guard? --- correct answer --
-To protect the operator if loose items such as boxes are dropped from
height.
When leaving the forklift what should you do with the keys? ---
correct answer ---Switch the keys OFF and remove them. To prevent
an unauthorized person from using the forklift.
True or False: The lift truck should normally be driven at a speed
consistent with the TYPE of load and general working conditions ---
correct answer ---True
, What should the forklift operator do if the load appears to be stacked
unsafely and in danger of collapse? (hint: 3 things) --- correct answer
---Leave the load alone, cordon off the area, inform the
supervisor/manager
What do you need to do with the fork to make sure a laden pallet can
be lifted safely? --- correct answer ---Make sure the fork width is
adjusted so that the spread is equal weight on each fork arm.
What is the most frequent type of forklift accident that results in
SERIOUS injury? --- correct answer ---the "Tip Over"
True or False: You can ride DIRECTLY on the truck's forks --- correct
answer ---False - no person can ride directly on the truck's forks.
What should the forklift driver always do before making a turn? (hint:
Bobby Valentino Song) --- correct answer ---Slow Down
True or False: The forklift operator's arms, hands and legs should
always remain within the truck --- correct answer ---TRUE
How do forklift accidents normally occur? --- correct answer ---When
the truck tips over or falls off the loading dock.
True or False: At any time you should NEVER get under a raised load -
-- correct answer ---True
