PTS - needs doing Flashcards
What’s the 5 & 10 second rule?
You must be able to look up at least every 5 seconds and reach a position of safety in 10 seconds.
When are you?
Lineside, On or near the line
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10ft
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Position of Safety
Before lineside/ On or near the line what 2 things do you need to check?
(1) Permited train speed of each line and (2) Direction of trains.