Part B

Question 1

Rule 9

Unusual or irregular signals or hand waved violently….

Answer 1

Denotes danger and the necessity to stop immediately

Question 2

Rule 9

The absence of a signal….

Answer 2

At a place and time where a signal is normally shown

Question 3

Rule 9

A signal imperfectly displayed….

Answer 3

or the exhibition of a white light at a place where a green, yellow, red or purple should be must be regarded as a danger signal

Question 4

Describe an A light

Answer 4

Backed by a black triangular metal plate
with a white border

Attached to the bottom right of the lower unit or marker disc

Short range white letter A when illuminated

Converts an absolute signal to a permissive signal

Question 5

When signals cannot be readily seen what must the LE do?

Answer 5

The LE must be particularly alert and keep the train under such control to enable them to stop before passing a signal the indication of which is not known

Question 6

Motive power unit headlights and ditchlights must always be illuminated on Full in the direction of travel on the main line except :

Answer 6

Within yards/depots

At night when adjacent to public roads, where there is a risk of blinding motorists when the headlights are on full

When approaching another train on the adjacent line provided the driver can see the line ahead and no level crossings intervene

When crossing trains

Question 7

Hand signals - Rule 70

Hand signals are only to be used….

Answer 7

When radio communication is not available

Question 8

Hand signals

Danger Emergency Stop

Answer 8

Danger Emergency Stop

Both arms raised above the level of the head or any unusual signal

Question 9

Hand signals

Caution - Move slowly

Answer 9

Caution - Move slowly

One arm repeatedly raised above the head and dropped palm downward

Question 10

Hand signals

Clear - Proceed

Answer 10

Clear - Proceed

One arm held in a horizontal position

Question 11

Motive power units - Horn signals

One short

Answer 11

When starting after being detained at a Compulsory stop board

When recommencing forward movement within a protected work area

Question 12

Motive power units - Horn signals

Three short blasts or continuous - (repeated until the brakes have been applied)

Answer 12

When danger exists or anticipated

All rail movements must immediately stop

Question 13

Motive power units - Horn signals

One Long

Answer 13

When there is reason to believe the line maybe obstructed (eg approaching a level crossing)

At whistle boards

Approaching compulsory stop protection inner warning boards

Where required by safe working instructions

Question 14

Motive power units - Horn signals

One long continuously until on the crossing

Answer 14

When two trains in multi line areas approach a level crossing simultaneously

Question 15

Motive power units - Horn signals

Two short

Answer 15

When setting back

Question 16

Motive power units - Horn signals

Six short (repeated until the alarm is raised)

Answer 16

If a fire or dangerous goods leak occurs (in a rail vehicle, on railway premises or the rail corridor)

Question 17

Detonator signals - Danger signal

When your train explodes a group of three or more pairs of detonators :

Answer 17

Immediately stop the train

Remain stationary until they have ascertained the nature of the obstruction

Act as the circumstances of the case may require

Question 18

Rule 9

A signal displaying any aspect….

Answer 18

Not described in the rules