Negotiating a Figure of 8 (eight) forwards using a Counterbalance Forklift | 4KS Forklift Training

In this online Forklift Training video, our instructor demonstrates how to negotiate a figure of eight (figure 8 forklift) forwards using a counterbalance forklift truck. This is another part of the training course to show students how to steer in very confined space.
The reason we do a figure of eight is to practise our steering, making sure we have full control of the forklift truck.
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Steps for figure of 8 forwards:
► Follow the correct moving off procedure; Gear, Observation, Handbrake release and final Observation (GOBO).
► Gently drive forward in a controlled speed
► Line up front wheel axle (Pivot-point) with centre of barrel maintaining 2-3 inches from barrel
► Steer around barrel looking over shoulder while rear end swings also looking at the direction of travel
► Change hands while approaching the second barrel
► Line your front wheel axle to the centre of 2nd barrel
► Feather steering around the barrel glancing over your shoulders maintaining 2-3 inches from the barrel.
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To skip to a particular section of the forklift training video please see the chapters below.
► Chapters for Counterbalance figure of eight training:
0:00 - Figure of 8 Forwards Intro
0:10 - Forklift GOBO procedure to move off
0:20 - Line up front wheel with centre of barrel
0:40 - Steer around the barrel
1:05 - Approaching 2nd barrel figure of 8
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[@TianDream]

Thank you for having this demonstration. My trainer demonstrated it for me but he did it so much faster without giving me any tips as to how to actually do it. No obstacles in place, just freestyle 8s. I made a lot of figure 9s and bang into the sidewalk (pavement) a bit. Again, thank you. Now, do you have any tips as to how to make the turns without forcing the wheels all the way to one side?

[@mickarnold4984]

Drums are much too far apart

[@FingaBlastUK]

Massive gap

[@cred.motovlog3552]

Basic