Frequently Asked Questions

The following represent many of the questions we are frequently asked both by Employers and Employees in relation to materials handling training.

• How often do I have to take a re-test for my fork lift licence? More >>

• What is a fork lift licence anyway? More >>

• What is the photograph used for? More >>

• I have lost my licence, can you supply another? More >>

• I passed my test on a small truck but now I drive a larger one. Do I have to take another test? More >>

• Does a licence for a counterbalanced truck allow me to drive a reach truck? More >>

• Can I take my licence to another company to get a job? More >>

• Can I use my truck on the public highway? More >>

• Is it compulsory to wear a seat belt when I am driving my truck? More >>

• I went on a one day training course to get my certificate/licence. Is this OK? More >>

• How long does it take to train a person who has never sat on a truck before? More >>

• I have lots of experience but no licence. How long will my course be? More >>

• How long is a course for re-tests? More >>

• Does it help if I can already drive a car? More >>

• Do I have any responsibilities as an operator under current health and safety legislation? More >>

• What responsibilities in law does my employer have for my safety?
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• I have been driving trucks for a long time without an accident. Why should I be trained? More >>

• My instructor was from a place called ITTSAR. I thought the RTITB was the governing body? More >>

• What is an accrediting body anyway? More >>

• I had a near miss when I was driving my truck but no-one was injured. Do I have to report it? More >>

• I am an in house instructor working for a company. Can I go and train fork lift operators at another company? More >>

• Does an in house instructor need a refresher course? More >>

• I have heard that the fork lift test uses a "penalty point" system. How does this work? More >>

• Whose responsibility is it to check the truck over and when should this be done? More >>

• Will I have to take a written test as well as a practical one? More >>

• The test course my colleagues used recently looked a bit different to mine. Why is this? More >>

• I have to do other things apart from stacking in racking. Do I need any further training in order to do this? More >>

• I drive a 3 wheel truck and I have been told that 4 wheel trucks are more stable. Is this true? More >>

• How common are fork lift accidents? How many are there in a year?
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• What are the most common reasons for fork truck accidents? More >>

• Do I need a medical before I operate a fork lift truck? More >>