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What is a crucial safety precaution when travelling without a load (empty) on a forklift?
Even without a load, forks should be kept lowered and tilted back to maintain stability and prevent accidental contact with pedestrians or ground obstacles, as
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Question: What is a crucial safety precaution when travelling without a load (empty) on a forklift?
Answer options: ✅ Keep the forks lowered and tilted back.
- Drive with the forks fully raised to see over obstacles.
- Travel at the maximum possible speed.
- Keep the mast tilted fully forward for better steering.
Correct answer: Keep the forks lowered and tilted back.
Explanation: Even without a load, forks should be kept lowered and tilted back to maintain stability and prevent accidental contact with pedestrians or ground obstacles, as per CSA B335.
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