A tall load on the forks blocks the operator's view ahead on a level floor. How should the truck be driven?
- Forward, with the load raised higher
- Forward, leaning out past the mast
- Forward, sounding the horn steadily
- In reverse, with the load trailing
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D. In reverse, with the load trailing
If the load being carried obstructs the forward view, the operator travels with the load trailing, which means driving in reverse while looking in the direction of travel. Raising the load to see under it makes the truck unstable.
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4)
About how much distance should be kept between a forklift and another truck traveling ahead of it?
- One truck length
- Three truck lengths
- One fork length
- Half a truck length
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B. Three truck lengths
The standard calls for a safe distance of approximately three truck lengths from the truck ahead, with the truck kept under control at all times. One truck length leaves too little room to stop if the truck ahead brakes.
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(1)
A forklift is 11.5 ft long including its forks. Using the three-truck-length rule, what following distance should the operator keep behind another truck?
Answer in ft.
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34.5 ft
Following distance = 3 x truck length = 3 x 11.5 ft = 34.5 ft.
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(1)