General Rules

Question 1

If you become aware of the failure of any level crossing warning device, who must you tell?

Answer 1

Train Control

Question 2

When a driver becomes aware of a failure of a level crossing warning device, what is the maximum approach speed?

Answer 2

10 km/h

Question 3

The first and most important duty of all Rail Personnel is?

Answer 3

To provide for the safety of all Rail Personnel and the public.

Question 4

When circumstances occur which are not provided for in the rules, regulations or instructions…

Answer 4

Rail Personnel must be guided by their own judgement, bearing in mind the importance of safety in the discharge of their duty.

Question 5

The AOR Fitness for Duty Policy states that it is a requirement that no employee or contractor shall….?

Answer 5

• Report for duty in an unfit state due to the use of alcohol, drugs (including prescribed medicines), or solvents;
• Consume alcohol while on duty or during periods of paid ‘on-call’ duty;
• Be in possession of illegal drugs while in the workplace;
• Use illegal drugs;
• Misuse prescribed medicines; or
• Take solvents of any kind.

Question 6

What are your responsibilities regarding taking prescribed or over-the-counter medications?

Answer 6

You are required to inform your supervisor, by way of self-declaration.

Question 7

What are the four types of Bulletins?

Answer 7

1. Information Bulletin
2. Special Bulletin
3. Alert Bulletin
4. Bulletins in Effect Summary

Question 8

Describe the purpose of an Information Bulletin?

Answer 8

An Information Bulletin applies for the day(s) of operation only and includes information on general daily instructions, running of extra trains and maintenance work.

Question 9

Describe the purpose of a Special Bulletin?

Answer 9

A Special Bulletin includes one-off rule modifications or provides for special or unusual circumstances not otherwise contained within the Rail Operating Rules or Operating Code. Usually for a period of less than 5 days.

Question 10

Describe the purpose of an Alert Bulletin?

Answer 10

An Alert Bulletin is a method of communicating amendments to the Rail Operating Rules Framework elements via the Shield application.

Question 11

When undertaking rail safety work you must ensure your mobile phone, tablet and all company approved devices are…

Answer 11

• turned off, switched to flight mode or silent mode; and
• stored out of visual and reachable range.

Question 12

If a defect is observed to a rail vehicle, what actions must you take?

Answer 12

1. Stop the rail vehicle immediately;
2. Tell Train Control;
3. Investigate and rectify the defect, if possible.

Question 13

Rail personnel must watch for defects on rail vehicles which can include?

Answer 13

D ragging Equipment
I insecure Loads
S ticking Brakes
S liding/Skidding Wheels
H eadlight or Tail End Marker/Light incorrectly or not displayed
A ny other dangerous condition
D amaged Pantograph
O verheated axle box/wheel bearings
W heels Derailed
S igns of smoke or fire

Question 14

What is the first rule when walking between or around Rail Vehicles?

Answer 14

You must not walk between or around rail vehicles unless you have confirmed there is a 10-metre gap between rail vehicles when walking between.

Question 15

How should detonators be placed?

Answer 15

You must place detonators:
- one on each rail;
- directly opposite each other so they will explode simultaneiously;
- a minimum of 10 metres apart from other detonators.

Question 16

Your train runs over 3 pairs of detonators. What are you required to do?

Answer 16

1. Immediately come to a stop;
2. Remain stationary until you have confirmed the nature of the obstruction;
3. Act on the information received from the Competent Worker.

Question 17

Describe an Active Level Crossing?

Answer 17

A level crossing which is protected by:
1. Flashing lights;
2. Bells
3. Gates and/or barriers.

Question 18

When approaching an Active Level Crossing you must ensure the headlight….

Answer 18

…is on full.

Question 19

What is the maximum length of time the horn should be sounded for the horn signal?

Answer 19

1 Short - sound for about one second;
1 Long - sound for about two seconds.

Question 20

If equipment protecting an Active Level Crossing has been confirmed faulty, what speed must you do?

And how long should you maintain that speed?

Answer 20

10 km/h

Only resume normal line speed when the rail vehicle is on the faulty level crossing.

Question 21

What is the maximum speed imposed by the Traffic Controller if Level 2 Adverse weather conditions are advised?

Answer 21

40 km/h

Question 22

What does an Electric Services Limit Board define?

Answer 22

It defines the operating limit for an electrically powered Motive Power Unit.

Question 23

The Rail Corridor Consists of two key areas:
- A Safe Area; and
- A Danger Area
Define the Danger Area?

Answer 23

• All space within 4 metres horizontally from the centre of the nearest railway line; and
• Any distance above or below 4 metres.

Question 24

Describe the purpose of a Bulletins in Effect Summary?

Answer 24

The Bulletins in Effect Summary lists details of the bulletins currently in operation and those just recently cancelled.

Question 25

What is Principle 1?

Answer 25

Rail Personnel must take all possible steps to ensure their activities are carried out in a safe manner.

Question 26

What is the minimum safe distance you must be from placed detonators?

Answer 26

50 metres

Question 27

Rail Vehicles can approach from?

Answer 27

1. Any direction; and
2. At any time.

Question 28

What is required to pass an Electric Services Limit Board?

Answer 28

1. Authorisation by the Competent Worker; and
2. All Pantographs are entirely down and secured; and
3. A diesel motive power unit tows the unit.

Question 29

In Axle Counter Areas, a track obstruct will not be detected?
True or False

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Give the glossary definition of a Bulletin

Answer 30

A Bulletin is a controlled instruction which is either handwritten, typed or printed by those authorised in the Rail Operating Rules.