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Is driving a forklift easy?

I’m considering a job that would require me to use a forklift for unloading trucks, but I’ve never driven one before. I’m an experienced driver, but I’m not sure how driving a forklift compares to a car. Is driving a forklift easy?

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Sara Brody · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on the job opportunity! The good news is driving a forklift is easy—it isn’t as complicated as it might appear.
While forklifts aren’t exactly like cars, they are similar. You should be able to get the hang of them fairly quickly. Here are a few key differences to consider:
  • Forklifts are much heavier than cars because of the counterweight over their rear wheels
  • Forklifts can be challenging to drive in reverse due to large loads sometimes obscuring the driver’s vision
  • When driving down a hill with a load, you’ll often need to drive in reverse to keep loads from slipping off
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