Question

1. according to the passage, which one of the following is an effect of rear - wheel steering on a forklift?

a. the front wheels carry most of the load.
b. the driver may have some difficulty in controlling the forklift.
c. there is a danger that the forklift will tip over.
d. the forklift driver may have little visibility.

1. which one of the following identifies a pair of things or ideas between which the author draws a contrast?

a. driving a forklift and driving a car
b. the turning radius of a forklift and the turning radius of a car
c. a warehouse with clearly marked aisles and a highway with clearly marked lanes
d. driving a forklift in reverse and walking backward

1. together, the passage and the graphic support which one of the following conclusions?

a. a forklift should never carry a load taller than the forklift itself.
b. a forklift should travel backward only when traveling downhill.
c. a forklift cannot drive uphill unless it is carrying a load.
d. a forklift that is traveling downhill with a heavy load should travel backward.

1. which of the following best describes the author’s purpose?

a. to inform drivers of cars about the differences between driving a car and driving a forklift
b. to warn the general public about the dangers of forklifts
c. to explain safe practices to forklift drivers
d. to describe the difference between skilled and unskilled forklift drivers

1. which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?

a. the author lists potential dangers inherent in forklift driving and explains how to avoid them.
b. the author states that forklift driving is dangerous and gives examples of forklift accidents to support that idea.
c. the author lists the features of forklifts and describes their benefits.
d. the author explains the pros and cons of forklift driving to present a balanced picture of the value of forklifts.

Explanation:

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To solve this, we analyze each option. Rear - wheel steering in forklifts: Front wheels carry most of the load (due to rear - wheel steering design, front wheels bear the load from the forks and the load being carried). Option B: Difficulty in control is not a direct effect of rear - wheel steering. Option C: Tipping over is more related to load and speed, not rear - wheel steering. Option D: Visibility is not related to rear - wheel steering. So the correct answer is A.

We need to find a pair the author contrasts. Option A: Driving a forklift and driving a car are often contrasted in terms of operation (like steering, load handling). Option B: Turning radius contrast is less likely as a main contrast. Option C: Warehouse and highway aisles/lanes are not a main contrast. Option D: Driving forklift in reverse and walking backward is an odd comparison. So the answer is A.

We evaluate each option. For a forklift going downhill with a heavy load, traveling backward is safe (to keep the load stable and prevent tipping). Option A: There's no rule against load taller than forklift always. Option B: Traveling backward downhill only is incorrect. Option C: Forklifts can drive uphill without load. So the answer is D.

Answer:

A. The front wheels carry most of the load.

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