PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Lookout and Warning Systems 5

Question 1

Which statement best describes the relationship between a lookout and the roadway worker in charge (RWIC)?

Accepted Answer

The lookout is directly responsible to and takes direction from the RWIC

Answer

The lookout works under the direct supervision of the RWIC and must follow the RWIC's instructions for positioning and warning procedures.

Question 2

A train approaches while workers are in a restricted area that takes 45 seconds to clear. The lookout must issue the warning when the train is at least how far away, if the train travels at 60 mph?

Accepted Answer

3,960 feet

Answer

At 60 mph a train travels 88 feet per second; 45 seconds × 88 ft/sec = 3,960 feet minimum warning distance.

Question 3

What must happen before a roadway worker can re-enter the track after a warning has been given?

Accepted Answer

The train has fully passed and the lookout or RWIC gives an all-clear signal

Answer

Workers must not return to the track until the train has fully cleared and an official all-clear signal is given by the lookout or RWIC.

Question 4

In what situation is a horn or whistle the PREFERRED warning device over a flag?

Accepted Answer

When workers are spread over a long distance and may not see a flag

Answer

Audible devices like horns or whistles are preferred when workers are spread out because sound reaches all workers regardless of line of sight.

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios requires the use of TWO lookouts rather than one?

Accepted Answer

A multi-track territory where trains can approach from two different tracks simultaneously

Answer

On multi-track territory, a single lookout cannot simultaneously watch for trains on all tracks, so additional lookouts are required.

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS - Personal Track Safety Practice Test

PTS PTS - Personal Track Safety Lookout and Warning Systems 5