Not All Your Time Will Be Spent Driving Forward
In fact, the vast majority of your time spent in a training session will be in reverse. Learning how to safely manoeuvre a forklift truck to back round corners, or to reverse into tight spaces is an underestimated skill. You will also learn how to move round the warehouse safely in every direction, while carrying a variety of different loads.
Previous Driving Experience Is Not Essential
Don’t be put off if you don’t have forklift experience already. The truth is that you don’t even need to hold a car driving licence to be able to train to drive a forklift truck. You will learn everything you need to know about how to safely drive a forklift on one of our courses, no matter your experience level. All you need to do is show up and come with a positive, can-do attitude.
Forklift Driving Is Different To Any Other Driving
Forklift trucks use their rear wheels to steer, and they have a 3 point suspension system. Simply put, this means that they are very different to handle than any other vehicle. For this reason, you will spend a good amount of time learning the theory and safety components of driving a forklift truck, as well as practical hands on sessions.
For more advice about Key Performance Training’s forklift driving courses call us on 01793 975353.
