Forklift Operator Knowledge Test (OSHA 1910.178)
Traveling and maneuvering: practice questions
Our Forklift operator bank has 47 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What must be done when a truck is left unattended?
- Lower the forks fully, neutralize controls, shut off power and set brakes
- Leave the engine running so it is ready
- Raise the forks so nobody trips on them
- Set the brakes only, leaving the engine running so the truck is ready
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A. Lower the forks fully, neutralize controls, shut off power and set brakes — When left unattended, load engaging means must be fully lowered, controls neutralized, power shut off and brakes set; wheels blocked on an incline.
Question 2
What is the rule for parking near railroad tracks?
- No parking closer than 2 feet from the rail
- No parking within 2 feet of the nearest rail, measured from the outer edge
- Parking is allowed on the tracks if the engine is off
- No parking closer than 8 feet from the center of the tracks
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D. No parking closer than 8 feet from the center of the tracks — Railroad tracks must be crossed diagonally wherever possible, and parking closer than 8 feet from the center of the tracks is prohibited.
Question 3
What must operators do about plant speed limits and traffic rules?
- Follow them only when carrying loads
- Follow them only outdoors
- Ignore them when behind schedule
- Observe them all
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D. Observe them all — All traffic regulations must be observed, including authorized plant speed limits.
Question 4
In the event of a tipover in a sit-down counterbalanced truck, what should the operator do?
- Jump clear on the low side, away from the truck, as quickly as possible
- Jump clear on the high side
- Stay in the seat, hold the wheel, brace the feet and lean away from the impact
- Stand up and grab the overhead guard
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C. Stay in the seat, hold the wheel, brace the feet and lean away from the impact — For sit-down counterbalanced trucks the eTool says don't jump; stay in the truck, hold tight to the wheel, brace your feet, lean away from the impact and lean forward.
Question 5
What must the operator do with arms and legs while operating?
- Keep them inside the running lines of the truck and out of the mast
- Rest a foot outside the truck to steady it, and use a hand to steady the load
- Use a hand to steady the load while moving
- Reach through the mast to adjust the load
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A. Keep them inside the running lines of the truck and out of the mast — The employer must prohibit arms or legs being placed between the uprights of the mast or outside the running lines of the truck.