How should you ensure pedestrian safety when operating a forklift in a Navy facility?

• A. Use the horn at intersections and blind corners, maintain eye contact with pedestrians, drive at a safe speed, yield to pedestrians, and keep a clear travel path.
• B. Drive through crowds without warning.
• C. Wear no PPE to speed up.
• D. Always ride pedestrians' shoulders.

Answer: (A)

Pedestrian safety around a forklift comes down to being visible, predictable, and courteous in shared spaces. Using the horn at intersections and blind corners alerts people to your approach so they can step clear or stop in time. Maintaining eye contact with pedestrians helps confirm they see you and understand your intentions, reducing surprises. Driving at a safe, controlled speed gives you more time to react to someone stepping into your path or into a blind spot. Yielding to pedestrians means giving them the right of way whenever they are crossing or in the forklift’s route, which is essential in busy Navy facilities where people may be moving through work zones. Keeping a clear travel path—free of obstacles and with good visibility—further reduces the risk of collisions.

In contrast, driving through crowds without warning eliminates any chance for pedestrians to react and is unsafe. Wearing no PPE and speeding up by skipping safety gear compromises protection and violates safety protocols, and riding on people’s shoulders is dangerous and prohibited.