Forklift Licence (HRW LF) Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   Even at walking pace (about 6 km/h), how far does a forklift need to stop?

   • AAbout 1 metre
   • BAt least 3 metres
   • CAbout 30 centimetres
   • DIt stops instantly
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   Answer: B. At least 3 metres

   Comcare says even at six kilometres an hour, a forklift needs at least three metres to stop.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Where should you slow down and sound your horn?

   • AAt doorways, intersections and blind corners
   • BOnly on ramps
   • CNowhere, horns startle people
   • DOnly in the car park
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   Answer: A. At doorways, intersections and blind corners

   Comcare says to slow down and sound your horn at doorways, intersections and blind corners to warn others.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What should a site have to manage forklift and pedestrian movement?

   • AA list of forklift colours
   • BA rule that pedestrians must run
   • CA sign that says 'Drive carefully' only
   • DA traffic management plan with practical controls for all vehicles
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   Answer: D. A traffic management plan with practical controls for all vehicles

   Comcare says traffic management plans should contain practical, workable controls and cover all vehicles on the site.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What can be installed at intersections and blind corners to help forklift drivers see?

   • ACurtains
   • BDarker paint
   • CConvex (dome) mirrors
   • DExtra shelving
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   Answer: C. Convex (dome) mirrors

   SafeWork NSW recommends convex or dome mirrors at intersections and blind corners, along with warning and traffic signs.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What can a proximity device do on a forklift?

   • ARaise the forks automatically
   • BPlay the radio
   • CRefuel the forklift
   • DDetect pedestrians and slow the forklift to low speed
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   Answer: D. Detect pedestrians and slow the forklift to low speed

   WorkSafe Victoria suggests proximity devices that detect pedestrians and slow the machine to a low speed.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Should forklift operators wear seatbelts?

   • ANo, they slow you down
   • BYes, seatbelts save lives and must be worn
   • COnly on public roads
   • DOnly when carrying heavy loads
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   Answer: B. Yes, seatbelts save lives and must be worn

   Comcare says seatbelts save lives and must be worn, because they keep the operator in the cabin if the forklift tips.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does a sequential seatbelt interlock do?

   • AStops the forklift starting unless the seatbelt is fastened
   • BLocks the forks in place
   • COpens the gate
   • DTurns on the lights
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   Answer: A. Stops the forklift starting unless the seatbelt is fastened

   WorkSafe Victoria describes sequential seatbelt interlocks as devices that stop a forklift starting unless the seatbelt is fastened.

8. Question 8 of 25

   May you carry a passenger on a forklift?

   • AOnly if the forklift is designed to carry more than one person
   • BYes, on the forks
   • CYes, for short trips
   • DYes, standing on the step
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   Answer: A. Only if the forklift is designed to carry more than one person

   Comcare says do not carry passengers unless the forklift is designed to carry more than one person, with an extra seat and seatbelt.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A worker needs to reach a high shelf. May you raise them on the fork arms or a pallet?

   • AYes, if they hold on
   • BNo, do not raise people on fork arms or pallets
   • CYes, if the forks are tilted back
   • DYes, for less than a minute
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   Answer: B. No, do not raise people on fork arms or pallets

   Comcare says do not raise people on fork arms or pallets, and do not use work platforms to transport people.

10. Question 10 of 25

    According to Comcare, what is the biggest danger for a worker using a forklift?

    • ARunning out of fuel
    • BA noisy engine
    • CA flat tyre
    • DTipping over
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    Answer: D. Tipping over

    Comcare says tipping over is the biggest danger for a worker using a forklift, so stability and seatbelts are critical.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Your sit-down forklift starts to tip over. What should you do?

    • ARaise the forks
    • BJump clear as fast as you can
    • CStay seated, hold tight, brace your feet and lean away
    • DStand up and hold the mast
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    Answer: C. Stay seated, hold tight, brace your feet and lean away

    SafeWork NSW's tip-over advice is to lean away, hold tight, stay seated and brace your feet, with the seatbelt fastened.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Why is it dangerous to jump from an overturning forklift?

    • AOperators who jump have been crushed and killed by the overhead guard
    • BJumping damages the tyres
    • CJumping is slower than staying
    • DThe forklift will stop by itself
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    Answer: A. Operators who jump have been crushed and killed by the overhead guard

    SafeWork NSW says the instinct is to jump in a tip-over, but operators have been crushed and killed by the overhead guard, so stay seated with the seatbelt on.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Which driving action can cause a forklift to tip over?

    • ADriving straight at a low speed
    • BKeeping the load low
    • CStopping before turning
    • DBraking or accelerating while turning a corner
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    Answer: D. Braking or accelerating while turning a corner

    Comcare lists braking or accelerating while cornering as a common cause of forklift tip-overs.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Which condition should be considered to reduce tip-over risk?

    • AKerbs, gutters, slopes and rough ground
    • BThe brand of the seat
    • CThe colour of the floor
    • DThe size of the lunchroom
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    Answer: A. Kerbs, gutters, slopes and rough ground

    SafeWork NSW lists kerbs, gutters, rough terrain, slopes, obstacles, docks and speed bumps as conditions that raise tip-over risk.

15. Question 15 of 25

    When you finish work with an LPG forklift, what should you do with the gas?

    • ARemove the cylinder and leave it on the floor
    • BOpen the valve fully
    • CTurn off the LPG at the cylinder
    • DLeave the gas on for the next driver
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    Answer: C. Turn off the LPG at the cylinder

    Comcare says to turn off the LPG at the cylinder when finishing work, to reduce the risk of leaks and fire.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Who may repair or replace parts on LPG-powered forklifts?

    • AAny forklift operator
    • BA supervisor
    • COnly licensed gas fitters
    • DAny worker with tools
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    Answer: C. Only licensed gas fitters

    Comcare says only licensed gas fitters may repair or replace parts on LPG-powered forklifts.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Which forklift is preferred in a poorly ventilated area?

    • AA petrol forklift
    • BAn LPG forklift
    • CA diesel forklift
    • DAn electric forklift
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    Answer: D. An electric forklift

    Comcare says fuel-powered forklifts in poorly ventilated areas create a serious risk of poisoning or asphyxiation, so electric is preferred.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Where should you not park a forklift?

    • AOn level ground
    • BNear a source of ignition
    • CIn a marked parking bay
    • DAway from walkways
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    Answer: B. Near a source of ignition

    Comcare says do not park the forklift near a source of ignition, as part of safe parking and shutdown.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Which knowledge about energy does TLILIC0003 require?

    • AHow to refuel or recharge the forklift safely
    • BHow to drill for oil
    • CHow to build a battery
    • DHow to set fuel prices
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    Answer: A. How to refuel or recharge the forklift safely

    The unit's knowledge evidence includes refuelling or recharging the forklift safely, and the performance evidence includes refuelling and isolation.

20. Question 20 of 25

    At the end of a task, what does TLILIC0003 require you to do with the forklift?

    • APark, switch off and isolate it, then carry out shutdown procedures
    • BLeave it running for the next driver
    • CPark it in a walkway
    • DLeave the forks raised
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    Answer: A. Park, switch off and isolate it, then carry out shutdown procedures

    Elements 3 and 4 of TLILIC0003 require the operator to park, switch off and isolate the forklift and carry out shutdown procedures.

21. Question 21 of 25

    After parking, how should the forklift be secured?

    • AWith the forks raised
    • BWith the engine running
    • CAgainst unauthorised access or use
    • DWith the key left in it
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    Answer: C. Against unauthorised access or use

    TLILIC0003 requires the operator to secure the forklift against unauthorised access or use at the end of the job.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You drive a forklift onto a truck tray. What should be in place?

    • AOnly a spotter
    • BOnly the hazard lights on
    • CThe truck's wheels chocked, park brake on and key secured
    • DThe truck engine running
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    Answer: C. The truck's wheels chocked, park brake on and key secured

    Comcare says driving onto trucks requires chocked wheels, the parking brake on, the key secured and a sound tray.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Which records does TLILIC0003 expect you to know about?

    • ARecord keeping, such as logbooks and defect reports
    • BSales records
    • CBank statements
    • DWeather records
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    Answer: A. Record keeping, such as logbooks and defect reports

    The knowledge evidence lists record keeping, and the unit requires defects to be recorded and the logbook to be checked.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does SafeWork NSW say about refresher training for forklift operators?

    • AIt is never needed
    • BGive it at least annually and after a near miss or incident
    • COnly every 10 years
    • DOnly when the operator asks
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    Answer: B. Give it at least annually and after a near miss or incident

    SafeWork NSW's employer guide recommends refresher training at least annually and after a near miss or incident.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What must a PCBU keep about forklift operators, according to Comcare?

    • AA register of licensed forklift operators
    • BA list of their favourite foods
    • CTheir bank details
    • DNothing at all
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    Answer: A. A register of licensed forklift operators

    Comcare says PCBUs must maintain a register of licensed forklift operators and check that contractors hold the right licences.

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The real test: No published question count. An accredited assessor assesses you with the national assessment instrument for the LF class, and you must be found competent.