Turner Forklift Training Exam – Version 9 (Practice & Study
Edition)Updated for 2025 | Includes Correct Answers &
Explanations
This practice exam is designed to help forklift operators prepare for
Turner Forklift Certification or OSHA-aligned safety training
assessments.
Section 1: General Forklift Safety
1. Before starting a forklift, the operator must first:
A. Honk the horn three times
B. Inspect the forklift for damage or defects
C. Adjust the forks to maximum height
D. Check if the load is ready to lift
Rationale: OSHA requires a pre-operation inspection to ensure all parts
are in working condition before use.
2. The center of gravity of the forklift and the load must stay within:
A. The stability triangle
B. The steering axle
C. The drive wheel base
D. The counterweight zone
Rationale: Keeping the combined center of gravity inside the stability
triangle prevents tipping.
3. When traveling with a load, the forks should be:
A. Raised as high as possible
, B. Tilted forward
C. About 4–6 inches off the ground
D. Resting on the ground
Rationale: Low fork height increases stability and visibility.
4. You must not operate a forklift if:
A. The horn does not work
B. The tires are inflated
C. The battery is fully charged
D. The load is balanced
Rationale: A non-functioning horn is a serious safety violation because
it prevents proper warning signaling.
5. When turning, a forklift’s rear end swings:
A. Inside the turning radius
B. Opposite to the turn direction
C. The same direction as the turn
D. Straight ahead
Rationale: The rear of the forklift swings opposite the turning
direction, increasing collision risk.
Section 2: Load Handling
6. Before lifting a load, you should:
A. Check load stability and weight
B. Lift first, check later
C. Push the load into place with forks
D. Always tilt the mast forward
Rationale: Proper load assessment ensures the forklift isn’t overloaded
or unbalanced.
Edition)Updated for 2025 | Includes Correct Answers &
Explanations
This practice exam is designed to help forklift operators prepare for
Turner Forklift Certification or OSHA-aligned safety training
assessments.
Section 1: General Forklift Safety
1. Before starting a forklift, the operator must first:
A. Honk the horn three times
B. Inspect the forklift for damage or defects
C. Adjust the forks to maximum height
D. Check if the load is ready to lift
Rationale: OSHA requires a pre-operation inspection to ensure all parts
are in working condition before use.
2. The center of gravity of the forklift and the load must stay within:
A. The stability triangle
B. The steering axle
C. The drive wheel base
D. The counterweight zone
Rationale: Keeping the combined center of gravity inside the stability
triangle prevents tipping.
3. When traveling with a load, the forks should be:
A. Raised as high as possible
, B. Tilted forward
C. About 4–6 inches off the ground
D. Resting on the ground
Rationale: Low fork height increases stability and visibility.
4. You must not operate a forklift if:
A. The horn does not work
B. The tires are inflated
C. The battery is fully charged
D. The load is balanced
Rationale: A non-functioning horn is a serious safety violation because
it prevents proper warning signaling.
5. When turning, a forklift’s rear end swings:
A. Inside the turning radius
B. Opposite to the turn direction
C. The same direction as the turn
D. Straight ahead
Rationale: The rear of the forklift swings opposite the turning
direction, increasing collision risk.
Section 2: Load Handling
6. Before lifting a load, you should:
A. Check load stability and weight
B. Lift first, check later
C. Push the load into place with forks
D. Always tilt the mast forward
Rationale: Proper load assessment ensures the forklift isn’t overloaded
or unbalanced.
