Hand Flag and Lamp Signals

Question 1

Stop

Answer 1

Procedure: Swing the lamp horizontally across the track.
Door Operation: doors not clear, keep doors open.

Question 2

Reduce Speed

Answer 2

Procedure: Hold the lamp horizontally at arm’s length.

Question 3

Proceed

Answer 3

Procedure: Raise and lower the lamp vertically.
Door operation: doors clear, close doors.

Question 4

Back

Answer 4

Procedure: Swing the lamp vertically in a circle ar half arm’s length and at right angles to the track.

Question 5

Apply Brakes

Answer 5

Procedure: Swing the lamp horizontally above the head at right angles to the track, when standing.

Question 6

Release Brakes

Answer 6

Procedure: Hold the lamp at arm’s length above the head, while standing.

Question 7

Any object waved violently by anyone on or near the track is…?

Answer 7

A signal to stop

Question 8

Where must hand signals be given from?

Answer 8

Hand, flag and lamp signals must be given from a point where they can be plainly seen and in a manner that can be clearly understood and given sufficiently in advance to permit compliance.

Question 9

What do you do if there is any doubt as to the meaning of a signal?

Answer 9

If there is any doubt concerning the meaning of a signal or for whom it is intended or if the signal disappears from view the movement must be stopped.