Question

8 how far in front of a load should you stop before moving forward to pick it up?

a. 8 to 12 inches
b. 12 to 18 inches
c. 18 to 24 inches
d. 2 to 4 feet

Explanation:

Identify standard forklift operating procedures

Standard forklift safety and operating guidelines state that when preparing to pick up a load, the operator should bring the forklift to a complete stop about 8 to 12 inches (or approximately 20 to 30 cm) in front of the load before squaring up and proceeding to insert the forks.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A (8 to 12 inches) matches the standard safety training recommendation for stopping distance before a load.
• Options B, C, and D represent distances that are too far for standard initial alignment and final approach.

Answer:

• A. 8 to 12 inches (Correct answer)
• B. 12 to 18 inches
• C. 18 to 24 inches
• D. 2 to 4 feet