Level Crossings

Question 1

What is a passive control level crossing?

Answer 1

Only fixed warning with no bells, flashing lights or booms.
Rely on crossing year to observe fixed warning signs and looking out for approaching trains

Question 2

What are the 3 types of whistle boards

Answer 2

Normal
Healthy state indicator
Predictor

Question 3

How far is a whistle board from a level crossing?

Answer 3

400m

Question 4

When passing a whistle board what are the drivers actions

Answer 4

Sound a long whistle
Observe crossing activates
Observer crossing is clear of vehicles, pedestrians and any other obstruction
Sound a long whistle prior to entering the crossing

Question 5

If another train is approaching the level crossing what are the drivers duties?

Answer 5

Both sound the whistle continuously until both trains have reached the crossing

Question 6

What is the definition of a long whistle

Answer 6

The sound of the whistle should be distinct, with intensity, duration or repetition appropriate at which the warning is required to be heard

Question 7

What is an emergency whistle?

Answer 7

Series of short, urgent blasts on the train whistle

Question 8

What should a driver do when observing danger at a level crossing?

Answer 8

Apply emy brake
Sound a continuous whistle
Report to train control immediately

Question 9

If a level crossing equip is failing to operate what must the driver do?

Answer 9

Attempt to stop train prior to level crossing. Use emy brake if necessary
Sound and emy whistle
Report to tc
Warn any surrounding trains via rec