NSW Forklift Practice Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Pre-start checks (walking around the forklift) - CORRECT ANSWER To check: 1)
Under the forklift for leaks or debris 2) Overhead guard: welds aren't cracked and are secure
3) Lenses aren't cracked or broken 4) Log book - history of faults 5) Gas compliance plate,
gas bottle in date, secured and no leaks 6) Paint separation on the rear 7) Tyres: no chunks
missing, even wear, psi, wheel rims undamaged, nuts tight 8) Overhead guard: welds aren't
cracked, securely fixed 9) Decals are legible 10) Mirrors, lights, test/grab handle 11) Seat
secured, moves backwards and forwards, seat belt fully extends, no signs of wear 12) Paint
separation or damage on side 13) Foot plate is secure 14) Tyre and wheel checks 15) No
debris between the mast and foot guard in good order, no leaks, check chain tension 16) No
debris between the mast and foot guard in good order, no leaks, check chain tension 17) Load
guard in safe working order/ Check for leaks on side shift attachments (front down low) and
chain tension 18) Condition of fork arms and locking pins (no stress fractures etc.) 19) No
debris between the mast and foot guard in good order, no leaks, chain tension and foot guard
20) Overhead guards: welds aren't cracked, securely fixed 21) Decals are legible 22) Lenses
aren't cracked or broken 23) Data plate 24) Lift bonnet, battery fluid levels, leaks, corrosion
and name 4 engine fluids 25) Paint separation on the side of the forklift 26) Tyre - Correctly
inflated, even wear, no chunks missing, wheel nuts tight
The heaviest end - CORRECT ANSWER A pallet contains an unbalanced load with
one end heavier than the other. Which end should be against the heel of the fork arms?
All emergency vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER Describe which way a loaded forklift
should travel down a ramp.
Is all the weight behind the Point of Balance - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, acting as a
counterweight?
If a pallet appears to be unsafely loaded - CORRECT ANSWER Re-stack the load
what would you do before lifting?
Operate with care - CORRECT ANSWER Ensure safety of YOURSELF and OTHERS
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Pre-start checks (walking around the forklift) - CORRECT ANSWER To check: 1)
Under the forklift for leaks or debris 2) Overhead guard: welds aren't cracked and are secure
3) Lenses aren't cracked or broken 4) Log book - history of faults 5) Gas compliance plate,
gas bottle in date, secured and no leaks 6) Paint separation on the rear 7) Tyres: no chunks
missing, even wear, psi, wheel rims undamaged, nuts tight 8) Overhead guard: welds aren't
cracked, securely fixed 9) Decals are legible 10) Mirrors, lights, test/grab handle 11) Seat
secured, moves backwards and forwards, seat belt fully extends, no signs of wear 12) Paint
separation or damage on side 13) Foot plate is secure 14) Tyre and wheel checks 15) No
debris between the mast and foot guard in good order, no leaks, check chain tension 16) No
debris between the mast and foot guard in good order, no leaks, check chain tension 17) Load
guard in safe working order/ Check for leaks on side shift attachments (front down low) and
chain tension 18) Condition of fork arms and locking pins (no stress fractures etc.) 19) No
debris between the mast and foot guard in good order, no leaks, chain tension and foot guard
20) Overhead guards: welds aren't cracked, securely fixed 21) Decals are legible 22) Lenses
aren't cracked or broken 23) Data plate 24) Lift bonnet, battery fluid levels, leaks, corrosion
and name 4 engine fluids 25) Paint separation on the side of the forklift 26) Tyre - Correctly
inflated, even wear, no chunks missing, wheel nuts tight
The heaviest end - CORRECT ANSWER A pallet contains an unbalanced load with
one end heavier than the other. Which end should be against the heel of the fork arms?
All emergency vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER Describe which way a loaded forklift
should travel down a ramp.
Is all the weight behind the Point of Balance - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, acting as a
counterweight?
If a pallet appears to be unsafely loaded - CORRECT ANSWER Re-stack the load
what would you do before lifting?
Operate with care - CORRECT ANSWER Ensure safety of YOURSELF and OTHERS
