DT4 - Learning Log - p.28-33

Question 1

What track equipment is associated with an AHBC?

Answer 1

Treddle

Question 2

What publication can a driver use to identify the location and type of crossing?

Answer 2

Sectional appendix / route map

Question 3

List five areas of train driving covered by the Professional Driving Policy

Answer 3

1. Defensive driving
2. Approach and stopping at signals at danger
3. Running brake tests
4. Low Adhesion
5. Managing signal risk

Question 4

3 ways a driver can be given the ready to start signal

Answer 4

1. RA Indicator
2. Green flag
3. Hand signal
4. Bell-buzzer codes

Question 5

Bell-buzzer codes: 1

Answer 5

Stop

Question 6

Bell-buzzer code: 2

Answer 6

Right away

Question 7

Bell-buzzer code: 2-2

Answer 7

Do not open doors

Question 8

Bell-buzzer codes: 6

Answer 8

Draw forward

Question 9

Reasons we carry out running brake tests

Answer 9

Test effectiveness
Rail head condition
Reduction of speed
Function of brake

Question 10

Describe horn code used when making a wrong direction movement

Answer 10

High/loud tone, series of short blasts, repeated frequently

Question 11

Minimum distance from buffer stops

Answer 11

2m, 6’6”

Question 12

What is the meaning of a white diamond in a signal post

Answer 12

Track circuits indicate the presence of a train to the signaller

Question 13

What publication shows areas of permissive working

Answer 13

Sectional appendix

Question 14

3 pieces of information you would provide to a relief driver when being conducted

Answer 14

• Train defects
• not to call orders
• blanket speed instructions

Question 15

What lights must be displayed on a unit left on a dead end platform line/buffer stops

Answer 15

Whatever is displayed at buffer stops - red/white/no marker lights