Free PTS Basic Questions and Answers

Question 1

What does it mean to be "on or near the line"?

Accepted Answer

In line or no more than three meters (10 feet) from a line

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Outside the rail-bound border fence

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In between the cess and the railroad boundary fence

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On a line or two meters, or six feet, six inches, from a line

Question 2

What does it mean to be "on the line side"?

Accepted Answer

From the boundary barrier to the location designated as being on or close to the line

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six feet from the closest running rail and from the boundary fence

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From the closest running line to the border fence

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fifteen feet away from the closest running rail and from the boundary fence

Question 3

When is it okay for you to cross the running line or get close to it?

Accepted Answer

If you hold PTS and your job need it, only when it is absolutely necessary

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in the daytime when visibility is good

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To expedite the process of signing on point

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whenever they are on duty

Question 4

A safe place to stand when a train is passing is called a position of safety.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 5

What is the lowest point at which a line with a top speed of 100 mph is safe?

Accepted Answer

1.25 m

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1.5 m

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2 m

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1 m

Question 6

When on or near the line, the safest location to stroll is an authorized pedestrian route. Where could you locate published details? Mark all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Directory of Hazards

Answer

Route maps for SWT

Question 7

When you are "Lineside or On or Near the Line," what personal safety measures do you need to take? Mark all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Step over rails, cross tracks at a ninety-degree angle, and tread ballast to ballast

Answer

Utilize your smartphone as needed.

Question 8

When a train is approaching while you are on or close to the line, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Move to a safe location right away.

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Remain at your current location.

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Hold off until instructed to go to a safe position.

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Immediately take a seat in the four-footed

Question 9

How would you respond to an incoming train's warning horn after you were in a secure spot?

Accepted Answer

Stretch one arm out in front of you.

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Elevate and descend one arm.

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It is not necessary to accept the driver's alert.

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Stretch both arms out in front of you.

Question 10

If a train is approaching and you are unable to get to a safe distance, what would you do?

Accepted Answer

Place yourself on the six-foot mat with all of your clothes piled inside.

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Lift a single arm above your head.

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All of your clothes should be gathered in a four-footed stance.

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Remain at your current location.