Hazels Revision Questions Flashcards
A - What’s your 1st action if an UNSOLICITED BRAKE APPLICATION
A - Check the TPWS brake demand light first
If you don’t check the TPWS brake demand light, what could go wrong?
You could subconsciously reset the equipment after the 60 seconds time out period and this could increase the likelihood of an error leading to a TPWS reset and go, and a train collision
What happens to the flashing brake demand light after its acknowledged
The lights turn a steady red for the remaining 60 seconds then turns off
What is the purpose of the the TPWS brake demand light being lit for 60 seconds?
To give the driver time to calm down and think. Getting the procedures correct in your mind.
What should you do when the TPWS brake demand light mflashes
Acknowledge the light by pressing the AWS /TPWS
Consider what you will need to do next.
Contact the signaller and do not move until authorised to do so
What form is used for a TPWS brake demand for a spad
RT3189
What form is is used for a TPWS brake demand but Not a SPAD.
RT3188