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    OSHA Operator - Forklift Training & Certification

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    Free OSHA Forklift Practice Test

    20 real-world questions mirroring the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 written knowledge evaluation. Instant grading. Explanations for every answer. No signup, no email required.

    Standards covered

    • OSHA29 CFR 1910.178
    • ANSIB56.1-2020
    • CSAB335-25

    1. 1. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l), how often must a forklift operator be re-evaluated?

    2. 2. Who is required to certify that an operator has been trained and evaluated?

    3. 3. What is the 'stability triangle' on a sit-down counterbalance forklift?

    4. 4. When traveling with an unloaded forklift, the forks should be:

    5. 5. How many classes of powered industrial trucks does OSHA recognize?

    6. 6. When driving a loaded forklift down a ramp with a grade greater than 10%, you should:

    7. 7. A pre-operation inspection of a forklift must be performed:

    8. 8. Where is the rated load capacity of a forklift found?

    9. 9. If you cannot see over a load while driving forward, you should:

    10. 10. What is the minimum safe distance to keep from the forklift in front of you?

    11. 11. OSHA prohibits operators from raising or lowering the forks while:

    12. 12. When a forklift is unattended, the operator must:

    13. 13. Carbon monoxide buildup is most likely a hazard with which forklift type?

    14. 14. The 'load center' for a standard 48-inch pallet is typically rated at:

    15. 15. When charging an electric forklift battery, the most important PPE includes:

    16. 16. Adding an attachment to a forklift typically:

    17. 17. Pedestrians always have the right of way when:

    18. 18. A forklift can tip over if:

    19. 19. If your forklift starts to tip over, you should:

    20. 20. Riders on a forklift are:

    Practice test FAQ

    Is this OSHA forklift practice test free?
    Yes. The 20-question practice test on this page is 100% free with no signup required. It mirrors the question style and topics covered on the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 written knowledge evaluation.
    Does passing the practice test certify me?
    No. This is a study aid only. Forklift certification under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l) requires formal instruction, a written evaluation, and an employer-conducted hands-on practical evaluation under 29 CFR 1910.178(l).
    What score do I need to pass?
    On this practice test you need 80% (16 of 20) to pass. The final exam in our self-paced course needs 70% or higher, with free retakes.

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    FAQ

    About the free forklift practice test

    Yes — 100% free with no signup, no email, no credit card. Take it as many times as you want.

    No. This is a study aid. Forklift certification under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l) requires formal instruction, a written evaluation, and an employer-conducted hands-on practical evaluation under 29 CFR 1910.178(l). Our $69 certification course delivers the formal instruction and written evaluation; your employer signs off on the practical.

    80% (16 of 20) on this practice test. The graded written evaluation in our real certification course uses the same 80% benchmark.

    OSHA 1910.178 fundamentals: stability triangle, load capacity, pre-operation inspection, the 7 forklift classes, ramps and grades, pedestrian safety, refueling/charging, tip-over response, and operator responsibilities.

    Yes — please do. Share the link with your warehouse, distribution center, or staffing pool. When you're ready to formally certify a team, our employer plan starts from $49/seat ($35 at 50+) with consolidated recordkeeping.

    OSHA Compliance Disclosure

    OSHA Operator is a private training provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or the U.S. Department of Labor. Our online courses are designed to deliver the formal instruction component of powered industrial truck operator training described in 29 CFR 1910.178(l). Under federal regulation, the employer remains responsible for workplace-specific practical training, the on-equipment operator evaluation, and refresher training. We provide the documentation and evaluation forms your supervisor needs to complete the on-site portion.