Forklift operator practical test

Forklift practical test details (2017)

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The load is removed from the high stack and the truck is reversed all the way through the chicane to the start point.

{This additional run through the chicane was introduced in 2000)

Now the truck is driven forwards once more..........

{Note that the high level stack should be a minimum of 3300 mm, (around 10 feet). If this cannot be arranged, it is usual for a height restriction to be shown on any subsequent certificate issued.

Please note. This test works on a penalty point system. There are three categories of fault as follows:

• Minor faults, penalty = 1 point
• Medium faults, (e.g. gentle touches of the course etc), penalty = 3 points
• Serious faults, (e.g.. reversing without looking), 5 points

Scoring more than 40 penalty points results in failure of the practical test. A candidate can also be disqualified for a number of reasons listed on this page.