Professional Driving Policy Flashcards
What should your speed be 200 meters on the approach to a red aspect?
20 MPH max and decreasing with a brake application, stopping approximately 25 meters in advance of the signal.
What precautions should you take when stopped at a red signal?
Utilising the Driver reminder appliance, with the brake in a minimum brake application of “MAX”
How should you apply the brake in areas of poor railhead conditions.
Carry out running brake tests to give you a feel of the railhead, Brake earlier and lighter and bear in mind stopping distances may be doubled, Don’t be tempted to release the brake.
What should you do during poor railhead conditions in an emergency or if you have insufficient room to stop?
Increase the brake pressure as necessary and leave it.
What is the maximum speed entering a dead end platform when approaching the buffer stops?
15 MPH unless lower speed applies, 10 MPH approx 50 meters from buffer stops.
What actions would you take when following a preceding train and encountering constant signal checks?
Reduce the speed of the train until running on green aspects.
What should your speed be when passing over TPWS OSS 400 meters away approaching a red aspect?
35 MPH max with the speed decreasing progressively towards the red aspect.
What should your speed be when passing a single yellow aspect driving under 4 aspect signalling?
60 MPH Max with speed decreasing progressively towards the red aspect.
