How is your knowledge on the Fork Lift Operator Test?

It is not absolutely mandatory but the ACOP states that 18 is the recommended age in most industries. It is not actually against the law to train a person under this age but any self respecting training company would not do it under normal circumstances.

4) In order to become an instructor a person MUST pass the test to a higher standard than that expected of an operator.

Not true!! The ACOP states that an instructor must be qualified to OPERATOR standard only. The accrediting bodies however, insist that the standard is higher on the basis that an instructor should be able to produce a "model" demonstration

5) The Approved Code of Practice covers every possible type of truck

This is a fallacy. It actually covers ALL rider operated machines including "stand on" types such as pallet trucks etc.

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AES Training Services

6) The maximum penalty points allowed before a basic test is deemed to be a failure is 40

This is true, 41 penalty points constitutes a failure although about half this is a good average for a normal trainee

7) The maximum number of trainees that should attend a practical part of a course under ideal conditions is three, True of false?

This is true but ONLY under ideal conditions of safety. A better instructor/pupil ratio is 1:2 for many applications.

8 ) Fork lift trucks are covered under the LOLER legislation?

True. Most items that elevate products are covered but trucks and cranes are very prominently mentioned.

9) It is ok to drive a fork lift truck on the public highway without reference to the road traffic acts.

This is definitely NOT true and if you click on the link on our web site marked "Trucks on the road" a full explanation is given. Most people do not seem to be aware of this!