Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

My Personal Safe Working And Signals Muck Ups > Practice Paper Questions > Flashcards

Practice Paper Questions Flashcards

1
Q

How can a Red hand signal be displayed?

A

By Day-
Raise arms above head with elbows bent at 90 degrees
Red flag/Paddle

By night-
A Red light
Any light waved violently

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Move towards by Day/Night?

A

By Day-
Wave arm inwardly across body
By Night-
White light waved slowly side to side across body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Move towards slowly by Day/Night?

A

By Day-
Wave arm inwardly across body with other hand raised
By night-
Wave a green light slowly side to side across body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Move away by Day/Night?

A

By Day-
Wave arm outwardly in circle from body
By Night-
White light waved slowly up and down

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Move away slowly by Day/Night?

A

By Day-
Arm waved outwardly in circle from body with other hand raised
By Night-
Green light waved slowly up and down

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Ease up by Day/Night?

A

By Day-
Raise both hands above head in arch and separate
By Night-
Green light waved slowly form side to side across body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

All right by Day/Night?

A

By day-
Arm in horizontal position or white flag held steady
By night-
Steady white light or paddle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

All clear by Day/Night?

A

By day-
Steady green flag
By night-
Steady green light

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What does a green flag waved side to side mean?

A

Proceed at 25km/h until you see a steady green flag

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

After receiving a waved green flag, when can you resume normal track speed?

A

When all clear hand signal is received

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What does a white light waved vigorously mean?

A

Emergency stop

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

For track maintenance protection what does a yellow flag indicate?

A

Indicates warning
Yellow flag by day
Yellow light held steady by night

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Who would display the warning flag?

A

The outer hand signaller

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the drivers duties after exploding ATWS?

A

Reduce speed
Sound long whistle
Press MAD button
Look out for inner hand signaller and expect hand signal to be at STOP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are the three defined areas for track force protection?

A

• Inner Suburban
• Suburban
• Country

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Where does the inner suburban area extend to?

A

Up end of Richmond
Up end of jolimont
Up end of North Melbourne
The east and west bypass lines between southern cross and Melbourne yard

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

In the inner suburban area are ATW’s Used?

A

No

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

In the inner suburban area where is the outer flagman?

A

2 signals in the rear of point of work displaying yellow hand signal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Where is the inner flagman in the inner suburban area?

A

100 metres from the point of work
Will display Red, Steady Green or waved green hand signal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

In the suburban area where is the outer flagman?

A
  • 3 fixed signals
  • 1200m
  • signal box in the rear

3 ATW’s 10 metres apart

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

In the suburban area where is the inner flagman?

A

200m from point of work
Will display Red, Green or Waved green hand signal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

In the country area where is the inner flagman?

A

200m from point of work
Will display Red, Green or Waved green hand signal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

In the country area where is the outer flagman?

A
  • 3 fixed signals
  • 2000-4000 metres
  • signal box in the rear

3 ATW’s placed 10 metres apart

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

If you explode ATW’s and the inner flagman signaller can’t be seen what is the drivers responsibilities?

A
  • Long whistle
  • Reduce speed
  • Look out for track workers
  • Be prepared to stop
  • Contact TC
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

How far from the point of work is the warning board?

A

1200m

26
Q

How far from the point of work is the caution board?

A

200m

27
Q

How far from work is the NS board?

A

200m

28
Q

To what trains does the NS board apply?

A

Trains that are 200m or less in length

29
Q

How far from work is the N board?

A

1200m

30
Q

How far from the level crossing is the white board?

A

400m

31
Q

What are the whistle instructions when trains are approaching the crossing from both directions?

A

Sound whistle continuously until both train have reached the crossing

32
Q

What will turning the 5P key switch to normal do?

A

Place signal at stop and raise level crossing

33
Q

When does the driver need to be at the speed restriction when at a tramway square sign?

A

Prior to arriving at TRAM SQUARE sign

34
Q

When may the driver resume normal speed at a tramway square?

A

Once the drivers cab has passed the “End Tram Square 3 Car only sign

35
Q

Who would you report faults with train stops to?

A

Train controller at metrol

36
Q

After tripping what speed may the driver do?

A

Extreme caution to till the next fixed signal

37
Q

What types of train stops are there?

A
  • Automatic train stop
  • Speed proving train stop
  • Fixed train stop
38
Q

What Types of 2 position signals?

A

Light
Disc

39
Q

Where are the 2 positions signals located?

A

Up approach to Frankston from Long Island

40
Q

What are the CLASSES of 2 position signals?

A

Disc
Dwarf
Distant
Home
Calling on

41
Q

What do 2 position HOME signals protect?

A

Sidings
Stations
Signal boxes
Level crossings
Junctions

42
Q

What aspects can a 2 position signals give?

A

Stop
Proceed

43
Q

What does a 2 position Home proceed indicate?

A

Points if any are set
Track clear
Track speed normal
Next signal Unknown

44
Q

What is the purpose of a calling on?

A

Allows train to enter an occupied section of track

45
Q

What track does a calling on apply to?

A

The mainline

46
Q

What aspects does a calling on have?

A

Normal
Proceed

47
Q

What movements do disc and dwarf signals control?

A

Running line to running line
Running to siding
Siding to siding
Siding to running line

48
Q

What does a disc at proceed indicate?

A

Points are set
Track ahead may be occupied
Reduced speed cautiously
Next signal unknown

49
Q

What are the aspects of a 2 position DWARF on the same post as a home?

A

Normal (extinguished)
Proceed (Yellow)

50
Q

When reporting signals, how do you refer to the lights?

A

A
B
C (sometimes)

51
Q

What type of 3 position signals do we have?

A

Light type

52
Q

What CLASSES of 3 position signals do we have?

A

Home
Automatic
Dwarf

53
Q

How are home signals distinguished?

A

Vertical, one on top of the other

54
Q

How are home signals controlled?

A

Locally or Remotely by signaller

55
Q

Where are Home signals located?

A

Signals
Stations
Signal boxes
Level crossings
Junctions

56
Q

What is the purpose of automatic signals?

A

Make long sections into shorter sections

57
Q

How are automatic signals distinguished?

A

Staggered

58
Q

How are automatic signals normally controlled?

A

Track circuitry

59
Q

How are dwarf signals controlled?

A

Controlled by signaller

60
Q

What colours can you see on a 3 position dwarf?

A

Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Purple

61
Q

How many aspects can a 3 position home signal show?

A

7

62
Q

What do aspects indicate?

A

Information about the track ahead

My Personal Safe Working And Signals Muck Ups (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions