PTS Basic 2

Question 1

What is the minimum distance a roadway worker must maintain from the nearest rail to avoid 'fouling the track'?

Accepted Answer

4 feet

Answer

A worker is considered to be fouling the track when within 4 feet of the nearest rail, entering the danger zone where trains and on-track equipment can strike them.

Question 2

Before a Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) can release a work crew from track authority, the RWIC must confirm that:

Accepted Answer

All workers and equipment are clear of the track

Answer

The RWIC must visually or verbally confirm all workers and equipment are clear before releasing track authority to allow train movement.

Question 3

Which type of on-track protection allows a roadway worker to occupy a track based on a train dispatcher's permission within defined time and space limits?

Accepted Answer

Time and Space authority

Answer

Time and Space authority grants roadway workers permission to occupy a specific section of track during a defined time window authorized by the train dispatcher.

Question 4

A worker assigned as a flagger must provide a warning to the work crew with enough advance notice so that everyone can:

Accepted Answer

Clear the track with at least 15 seconds to spare

Answer

A flagger must give sufficient warning so all workers can clear the track and reach a place of safety with at least 15 seconds to spare before the train arrives.

Question 5

When working near multiple tracks, a worker who has cleared one track to allow a train to pass must be alert to:

Accepted Answer

Trains on adjacent tracks moving in any direction

Answer

Adjacent tracks can carry trains moving in either direction at any time, so workers must remain vigilant on all nearby tracks after clearing one.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS Basic 2