Train Driver Situational Train Driver Safety 4

Question 1

You are given verbal authority by the signaller to pass a signal at danger. Before moving you should:

Accepted Answer

Repeat the instruction back to confirm understanding and proceed at caution

Answer

Reading back the authority confirms there is no misunderstanding, and you must then proceed cautiously expecting an obstruction.

Question 2

During the journey you begin to feel drowsy and unable to concentrate. The professional action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report your condition to control as you may be unfit to continue driving

Answer

Fatigue is a serious safety risk, and reporting unfitness allows a relief driver to be arranged.

Question 3

You observe a fire on the lineside near, but not on, the track ahead. You should:

Accepted Answer

Report it to the signaller and proceed with caution as instructed

Answer

Reporting allows control to assess spread and other trains, while cautious passage avoids unnecessary risk.

Question 4

A points failure leaves you uncertain whether the route ahead is correctly set. You should:

Accepted Answer

Stop and obtain confirmation from the signaller before proceeding

Answer

Driving over wrongly set points risks derailment, so you must confirm the route with the signaller first.

Question 5

Your train strikes a large animal and you suspect possible undercarriage damage. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop, report the incident, and have the train examined before continuing

Answer

An impact can damage brakes or running gear, so an examination is required before the train is fit to continue.

Train Driver Practice Test