PTS Critical Communications 2

Question 1

When a track worker receives a radio call but cannot hear it clearly due to noise, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge receipt and ask for the message to be repeated

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Ignore it and wait for a repeat

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Assume the message was not important

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Continue working until the radio clears up

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'roger' or acknowledgment in track safety communications?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the message was received and understood

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To indicate you are available for more work

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To signal that work is complete

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To request additional personnel

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct protocol when initiating a radio call to a train dispatcher?

Accepted Answer

Wait for the channel to be clear, then identify yourself and the party you are calling

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State your message immediately upon pressing transmit

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Use only code words to save time

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Transmit continuously until acknowledged

Question 4

Under PTS rules, a train approaching a work zone sounds its horn but the roadway worker does not hear it. Who bears responsibility for the near-miss?

Accepted Answer

The roadway worker for not maintaining adequate lookout

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The train crew only, for not sounding loud enough

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The dispatcher for not notifying workers

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The railroad for not installing warning devices

Question 5

What does the term 'on-track safety' refer to in the context of communications?

Accepted Answer

The method chosen to protect roadway workers from train movements

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Using approved radio frequencies only

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The speed at which trains must travel in work zones

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The color-coded flag system used by flaggers

Question 6

When must a roadway worker immediately stop work and clear the track?

Accepted Answer

When they hear or receive any train approach warning

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When a supervisor waves a green flag

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Only when a train is visible within 500 feet

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When they personally feel unsafe

Question 7

If a lookout must leave their post temporarily, what must happen before they do so?

Accepted Answer

All work in the protected area must stop until an effective lookout is re-established

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They must notify a coworker but may leave if the train is not yet visible

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Another worker not trained as a lookout may substitute

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The lookout may leave once a horn blast is heard