The project consists of two parts depending on its use. The first aims at training in the use of the vehicle. To this end, we have been working in the design of software for a menus application that enables carrying out tests for driving theory and practice. The operators themselves can self-test on how many and which mistakes are being made in the course of the simulation exercises. Besides training in theory, the research team’s simulator is novel in that it teaches – in a virtual manner – practical skills.
In the second part, the system the researchers have been working on will function as a driving test centre for future fork-lift operators. Although such a driving licence exists legally, there does not as yet exist an officially approved standardised test for it. Thus, once the simulator is developed, it can be used for just such a driving test centre.
Obviously, an “unrealistic” European approach. In the US, you aren’t even supposed to ask if the dude has a Green Card.
Thanks, I need this to start an otherwise grim, cloudy winter day near Chicago.
I believe in many states you aren’t allowed to ask a whole slew of questions anymore — interviewing a prospective employee — including whether or not they have a green card.
Been there done that…….A test is a good idea for a very dangerous piece of equipment.I saw a guy cut in half by a five gallon container that fell off the pallet he was moving.
Most places I am aware of simply ask “Are you legally qualified to work in the United States.”
They also have this habit of wanting to check out your credit score. Why? Does the fact that you pay Joe Blow’s Furniture Store once a month mean anything?
A forklift simulator? So I guess someone sent them a copy of Shenmue for the Dreamcast =P
I loved that game.
This seems like a good idea. I would be surprised if places like the Home Depot (where I learned to drive fork-lifts) would spend the money for such a training system. Arguably, warehouse stores could realize some of the greatest benefit in terms of safety, considering that customers constantly try to get themselves crushed or run over by forklifts.
We have had a forklift test for years here in indiana. Can not get a warehouse job without one.
Nice to see so many folks actually believe state and local regulations are meaningful to cheapskates managing warehouses. I’ll bet I could walk into most cities — spend a little time driving around the warehouse district — and find unlicensed, untrained, unsafe material handlers. Easy as pie.
thats too funny i love that pic you have to be so dumb to do that dang
if you want forkliftsim game go here:
http://hotfile.com/dl/23807673/cd98e1f/ForkliftTruckSimulator_2009.rar.html