Train Driver Situational Train Driver Safety 2

Question 1

You approach a signal showing a single yellow aspect. What action should you take?

Accepted Answer

Be prepared to stop at the next signal

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Continue at maximum line speed

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Stop immediately at the yellow signal

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Sound the horn and accelerate

Question 2

While driving, you notice a person walking on the tracks ahead. What is your first response?

Accepted Answer

Sound the horn and make a full service or emergency brake application

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Maintain speed and assume they will move

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Switch off the headlights to avoid blinding them

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Accelerate to pass before they reach the train

Question 3

A passenger pulls the emergency brake handle while the train is on a high bridge. The best practice is to:

Accepted Answer

Where possible, bring the train to a stop in a safer location before investigating

Answer

Stop instantly regardless of location

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Ignore the alarm until the next station

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Reverse the train back off the bridge

Question 4

You receive an emergency radio call to stop all trains in the area. You should:

Accepted Answer

Make an emergency brake application and stop as quickly as safely possible

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Continue to the next station first

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Acknowledge but maintain speed

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Wait for written confirmation before stopping

Question 5

During heavy fog, signal sighting is greatly reduced. The safest adjustment is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed so you can stop within the distance you can see signals

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Maintain timetable speed to avoid delays

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Rely solely on memory of signal positions

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Turn off cab lights to see better outside

Question 6

You feel an unusual lateral lurch and hear grinding from beneath the train. What is the priority concern?

Accepted Answer

A possible derailment, so stop and investigate before proceeding

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Normal track noise that can be ignored

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A scheduling delay only

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A passenger door fault

Question 7

Approaching a level crossing where the barriers appear to be raised unexpectedly, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, sound the horn, and be prepared to stop

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Maintain speed since you have right of way

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Stop and reverse to the previous signal

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Speed up to clear the crossing faster