WMATA RWP Rules 3

Question 1

Under foul time authority, when may a roadway worker occupy the track?

Accepted Answer

Only after receiving permission from the controller and within the granted time limits

Answer

Anytime the track looks clear

Answer

Only during daylight hours

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Whenever the RWIC verbally approves

Question 2

What must a roadway worker do before releasing foul time back to the controller?

Accepted Answer

Ensure all workers and equipment are clear of the track

Answer

Send a text message

Answer

Wait for the next train to pass

Answer

Notify the station manager only

Question 3

What does 'fouling the track' mean under RWP rules?

Accepted Answer

Being close enough to a track that you could be struck by a train or on-track equipment

Answer

Cleaning debris from the rails

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Standing in a station platform

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Walking along an access road

Question 4

What is the typical minimum safe distance defining the fouling zone from the nearest rail?

Accepted Answer

Within approximately 4 feet of the nearest rail

Answer

100 feet from the rail

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Only on the rail itself

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Anywhere in the tunnel

Question 5

Which form of protection provides the highest level of on-track safety by removing trains from the work area entirely?

Accepted Answer

Exclusive track occupancy

Answer

Watchman/lookout protection

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Individual train detection

Answer

Restricted speed only

Question 6

Before granting foul time, the controller must ensure which condition?

Accepted Answer

No train movements are authorized into the working limits

Answer

The weather is clear

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All workers wear gloves

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The next shift has started

Question 7

If communication with the controller is lost during foul time, what should the roadway worker assume?

Accepted Answer

That protection may no longer be guaranteed and clear the track

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That foul time is automatically extended

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That a train will always stop

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That nothing has changed