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

Answer

A single yellow is a caution aspect meaning the next signal may be at danger, so you must be prepared to stop there.

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

Answer

Warning the trespasser with the horn and braking gives the best chance of avoiding a collision.

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

Many systems allow the driver to control the stop so the train halts where evacuation and access are safer rather than on a 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

Answer

An emergency stop instruction requires immediate braking to protect against a hazard such as a derailment or obstruction.

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

Answer

Driving to the limit of visibility ensures you can react to signals and obstructions you cannot see far ahead.

Train Driver Practice Test