CACES® R489 category 5: practice test and questions
Reach trucks, used in warehouses to store and retrieve loads at height in narrow aisles.
- 285
- for category 5
- 100
- questions per mock exam
- 4
- themes scored separately
- 15 min
- a day is enough
What category 5 covers
- Rider reach trucks
- High-level storage
- Narrow aisles and racking
- Common R489 questions plus category questions
CACES 5 quiz: how to practise
Start with the free 20-question test to see your level theme by theme. A pass unlocks every category 5 question, 100-question mock exams scored like test day, and a review of your mistakes. Questions are in French, like the official test.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between category 5 and 3?
Category 5 covers reach trucks, built for warehouses and high racking. Category 3 covers counterbalance forklifts up to 6 tonnes.
How many questions are there to prepare for CACES 5?
Cariprep has 285 questions for category 5: the ones common to every category plus those specific to these trucks. On test day, the theory test has 100 questions.
Is the theory test the same for every category?
Yes. The R489 theory test is the same for every category: 100 questions across 4 themes. You need at least 70/100 and half the points in each theme. The categories differ mainly in the practical test.
How long does it take to prepare?
Usually two to three weeks at 15 minutes a day. A good benchmark: score above 80/100 on several mock exams in a row before test day.