Forklift Practice Test: 202 Free OSHA 1910.178 Certification

How This Practice Test Works

Each attempt draws 15–20 questions at random from our pool of 202 and shuffles the answer order. Score 80% or more and the next test moves up a difficulty level; under 50% and it eases back.
After every answer you see an explanation and the OSHA 1910.178 reference behind it.
We use 70% as a practice target. OSHA sets no forklift exam length or pass mark. Your employer or trainer sets the test, and must also evaluate you driving in the workplace.
There is no sign-up. Your level is saved only in this browser.

These are original questions written by our editorial team from the published OSHA 1910.178. They are not real exam questions. Questions follow the eCFR text of 29 CFR 1910.178 and its non-mandatory Appendix A. They do not cover State Plan or construction-specific rules.

What the Question Pool Covers

Every question cites the rule behind its answer. Counting those references shows where the pool puts its weight:

Reference	Questions
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-1	11
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-5.3	6
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(1)	4
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)	4
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii)	3
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(6)	3
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7)	3
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-4.1	3
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-5.2	3
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(ii)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(vi)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(ix)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(ii)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(6)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(9)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(1)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(5)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(7)(i)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(11)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(12)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(1)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(8)	2
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(10)	2
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-5.1	2
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-7.2	2
29 CFR 1910.178	1
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(3)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(7)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(1)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(3)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(4)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(5)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(6)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(7)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(8)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(10)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(11)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(b)(12)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(1)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(i)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(iii)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(iv)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(v)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(vii)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(x)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(xi)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(d)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(e)(1)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(e)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(f)(1)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(f)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(1)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(4)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(5)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(6)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(7)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(8)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(9)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(10)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(12)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(h)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(i)(1)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(k)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(k)(3)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(k)(4)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(i)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(iii)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(B)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(C)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(F)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(H)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(I)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(K)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(J)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(A)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(D)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(G)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(H)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(C)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(iii)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(A)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(D)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(E)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(5)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(7)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(8)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(1)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(4)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(8)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(10)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(11)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(14)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(3)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(7)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(7)(iii)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(8)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(9)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(10)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(13)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(14)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(15)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(3)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(4)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(5)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(3)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(4)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(5)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(2)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(3)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(4)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(5)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(9)	1
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(12)	1
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-4.2	1
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-6.1	1
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-6.2	1
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-7.1	1
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-3.1	1
29 CFR 1910.178App. A-2.1	1

Sample Questions With Worked Answers

A few questions from the pool with the answer and explanation, so you can see the style before you start.

Which OSHA standard covers powered industrial trucks (forklifts) in general industry?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.178. Source text: “§ 1910.178 Powered industrial trucks.…”
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.178
Which vehicles does 1910.178 list as powered industrial trucks?
Answer: Fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks and motorized hand trucks. Source text: “fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines…”
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(1)
Which of these is NOT covered by 1910.178?
Answer: Vehicles intended primarily for earth moving. Source text: “nor to vehicles intended primarily for earth moving or over-the-road hauling…”
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(1)
Does 1910.178 apply to compressed-air-operated industrial trucks?
Answer: No, they are excluded. Source text: “This section does not apply to compressed air or nonflammable compressed gas-operated industrial trucks…”
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(1)
Farm vehicles are:
Answer: Excluded from 1910.178. Source text: “nor to farm vehicles…”
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(1)

How Difficulty Is Spread Across the Pool

Each question is tagged Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced, and each new test favors questions close to your current level that you have not seen yet in this browser. This is how the 202 Forklift Certification questions divide:

Level	Questions	Share of Pool
Foundation	42	21%
Intermediate	108	53%
Advanced	52	26%

Because unseen questions come first, repeated attempts work through the pool rather than repeating the same items. Note the reference on every miss and reread that section before your next attempt.

Study Before You Test

Forklift Certification Exam Guide: OSHA 1910.178 Training, Evaluation and the Rules Your Forklift Test Covers
Forklift Certification Full Mock Exam
OSHA 10 Construction Study Guide

Sources

29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks (eCFR)