Train Driver Situational Train Driver Safety 3

Question 1

Your train comes to an unplanned stop in a tunnel. Before doing anything else you should:

Accepted Answer

Inform the signaller and make a clear announcement to passengers

Answer

Contacting the signaller and reassuring passengers prevents uncontrolled self-evacuation onto a potentially live, dark track.

Question 2

You pass a signal at danger (SPAD). Your immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the train at once and contact the signaller

Answer

After a SPAD you must stop immediately and inform the signaller because another train may be in the section ahead.

Question 3

Smoke begins entering the cab from the traction equipment. The safest first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Bring the train to a controlled stop and follow fire/isolation procedures

Answer

A traction fire requires stopping and isolating power before it spreads, ideally at a location with good access.

Question 4

A track worker gives you a hand signal to stop in an area with no signal indicated. You should:

Accepted Answer

Obey the stop hand signal and bring the train to a stand

Answer

A hand danger signal from anyone must be obeyed as it may indicate an immediate hazard ahead.

Question 5

You suspect the train has split into two parts (a parting). The correct response is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop and not move until you confirm the train is complete and brakes are functional

Answer

A train parting can leave a section without brakes, so you must stop and verify integrity before any movement.

Train Driver Practice Test