For me I passed my test and on the first day nearly tipped the forklift. I still feel bad about it.

  • ace_garp@lemmy.world
    3·
    4 个月前

    Breaking traction when driving through a puddle.

    I assumed they are super heavy and would stick to the ground, nope.

    The tyres are essentially treadless drift-tyres, and any water on a polished concrete surface will allow some sliding.

    This was without load and no crash ensued, just a momentary boost in adrenaline as 1.5 tons is moving a different direction as expected.

    Example:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_z-QjthkWg

    • Shotgun_Alice@lemmy.world
      3·
      4 个月前

      Having driven in a cooler of a big box store, yeah those things will slide forever on wet concrete. Super fun when you’re rushing to get work done for the day.

    • Etterra@discuss.onlineEnglish
      12·
      4 个月前

      *tires

      But yes, indoor forklifts are very, very heavy and have smooth AF tires. You can practically drift certain forklifts if you know what you’re doing.