For forklift operators and warehouse supervisors (preposti), as a review of the theory part of the licence (art. 73 para. 5 D.Lgs. 81/08): capacity, stability, driving, parking. 14 questions, about 9 minutes. Translated from Italian: legal references remain the Italian ones (D.Lgs. 81/2008) Sources: D.Lgs. 81/2008 art. 71; Accordo Stato-Regioni 22/2/2012 · Reviewed 21/10/2026 · Training support, not a certification.
Who may drive a self-propelled forklift with the operator on board?
Anyone with a B driving licence
Someone who has watched a colleague drive it
Any warehouse employee
The worker with specific training, practical training and authorisation
Question 2 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
What does the forklift's capacity plate (load chart) show?
The maximum permitted speed
The date of the last inspection
The weekly driving hours
The maximum load that can be lifted according to the lifting height and the distance of the load's centre of gravity
Question 3 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
If the load's centre of gravity moves away from the mast, the forklift's actual capacity…
increases
doubles
decreases
stays the same
Question 4 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
How is the load carried while travelling?
Low, a few centimetres off the ground, with the mast tilted backwards
At maximum height, to avoid hitting pallets on the floor
At half height, with the mast tilted forward
High, at eye level
Question 5 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
With a loaded forklift you have to go down a ramp. How do you proceed?
Forwards, with the forks raised
Forwards, with the load downhill
In reverse, with the load uphill
In neutral, with the engine off
Question 6 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
The load stops you from seeing ahead. How do you proceed?
Forwards, leaning out to the side
Lifting the load above your head
Forwards, sounding the horn continuously
In reverse, looking in the direction of travel, or with the help of a colleague on the ground
Question 7 · True / False · 20s · 1 pt
It is permitted to lift a colleague standing on the forks to reach a high shelf.
True
False
Question 8 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
The forklift is tipping over sideways and you have your seat belt fastened. What do you do?
Jump off on the side the forklift is falling towards
Raise the forks to balance
Stay in the driver's seat, hold the steering wheel firmly and lean away from the direction of the fall
Unfasten the belt and jump out the back
Question 9 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
How is the forklift correctly parked at the end of use?
Forks lowered to the ground, parking brake on, engine off and key removed
Forks raised, so nobody trips over them
In the middle of the aisle, so it is immediately available
With the key in, for the colleague on the next shift
Question 10 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
Why must diesel forklifts not be used in closed, poorly ventilated rooms?
Because of the build-up of exhaust gases, which contain carbon monoxide and particulates
Because they do not have suitable brakes
Because noise is forbidden indoors
Because they consume too much
Question 11 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
What do you do before starting your shift with the forklift?
Nothing: checks are done once a year by the maintenance technician
A full-speed test in the yard
Only a fuel check
A visual and functional check (brakes, steering, forks, chains, warning devices, fluid levels), reporting any defects
Question 12 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
You reach a blind intersection in the warehouse. How do you behave?
You stop and get off to check, leaving the engine running and the forks raised
You slow down, use the horn and cross only after checking that the way is clear
You speed up to clear the intersection quickly
You go through without stopping, pedestrians must be careful
Question 13 · Multiple choice · 45s · 1 pt
Which behaviours are forbidden when driving the forklift? (2 answers)
Turning at high speed with the load raised
Carrying passengers not provided for by the manufacturer
Reporting a brake fault to the supervisor (preposto)
Wearing safety shoes
Question 14 · Single choice · 30s · 1 pt
The pallet to be picked up is damaged and the load looks unstable. What do you do?
Lift it quickly before it falls
Do not move it and report it, so that the load is fixed or strapped
Take it anyway, but drive slowly
Push it with the forks to the bay
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