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17.    In winter months loads stacked outside may be covered in ice and snów, the effect of this will;-

a.    Increase the carrying capacity of the truck.

b.    Make no change to the truck or the weight of the load.

c.    Increase the weight of the load.

18.    While operating a lift truck what would you do ifyou saw some rubbish/dunnage lying in a gangway? or warehouse location.

a.    Inform the Supervisor

b.    Park the truck in a safe place and remove the obstruction.

c.    Inform the other truck operators and get it moved at break time.

19.    Why do you stop the truck as close as practicable from the stack before raising the fork arms?

a.    To assist with accuracy and discourage people walking between the fork arms and the stack.

b.    To save too many movements of the    truck    when    maneuvering.

c.    To save using the parking    brake too    many    times.

20.    What is the minimum separation distance you leave when following another lift truck down an aisle?

a.    One truck length

b.    Four truck lengths

c.    Three truck lengths

21.    Name 4 reasons why it is important to carry loads up to the heel of the fork arms.

22.    Name 4 reasons why a truck can tip over sideways - lateral instability.

23.    Name 4 points to consider when parking a truck safely.

24.    Name 4 checks an operator should carry out before using a truck.

25.    Name 4 precautions an operator should take when approaching/negotiating a blind corner?