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Question 1

what aspects can a 2 position signal give?

Answer 1

stop and proceed

Question 2

what aspects does a calling on signal have?

Answer 2

normal and proceed

Question 3

what movements do discs and dwarf signals control

Answer 3

siding to siding
siding to running line
running line to siding
running line to running line

Question 4

when reporting signals how do you refer to each light?

Answer 4

A light
B light
C light

Question 5

for ATC home departure can you increase track speed if you departed on a medium speed warning?

Answer 5

no
but yes a clear medium or a clear low speed

Question 6

how might you know if a signal has been taken out or put into use?

Answer 6

circular notices, WON

Question 7

do you need a SCO to protect a tramway crossing?

Answer 7

yes the signaller has to adjust the overhead etc

Question 8

why do signal boxes switch out?

Answer 8

after/between the peak hours

Question 9

what might you do if you stop at a home signal with no answer and no illuminated A?

Answer 9

whistle, call sig, call TC, eventually go for a walk check the station check the signal box if sign is up inspect points, if set then rule 1 sec 3

Question 10

how is a disc or dwarf protected when defective at proceed?

Answer 10

obscured, flaggie

Question 11

what do ATC home departures do?

Answer 11

protect the single line section

Question 12

what signals on ATC have low speed cautions?

Answer 12

home departures have them to sidings but they cannot take you into the single line section

Question 13

how does a driver exit a single line working section?

Answer 13

flaggie

Question 14

if a home arrival on ATC is not protecting points?

Answer 14

verbal??

Question 15

how many exceptions for an ATC dwarf into the single line section?

Answer 15

defective
rescuing a train
points are interlocked so that it cannot show low speed caution/calling on

Question 16

if an intermediate dwarf within station limits how many exceptions?

Answer 16

defective

Question 17

driver duties prior to tripping for rule 1 sec 3

Answer 17

call the number
make PA
whistle before you move the train
trip
extreme caution

Question 18

what details will you proved when calling the number for rule 1 section 3

Answer 18

name
TDN
signal number
motor number

Question 19

if you cannot call the number may you perform rule 1 sec 3

Answer 19

yes and continue to call TC

Question 20

what are the selector positions on DCPM

Answer 20

hand and motor

Question 21

what are the hand positions on DCPM?

Answer 21

normal and reverse

Question 22

what do you do if you relieve a driver travelling on a TA?

Answer 22

verify it by calling TC and endorsing it with time date signature

Question 23

what do you do if a signaller hands you a TA?

Answer 23

read it and sign the butt

Question 24

what else must you do if you are cancelling a TA t a unattended location?

Answer 24

tell TC it’s been cancelled/the time of cancellation

Question 25

set back speeds propelling/ not propelling

Answer 25

propelling 15km not propelling extreme caution

Question 26

what should you display when setting back?

Answer 26

red marker lights

Question 27

what to do when approaching a station platform or signal box while setting back?

Answer 27

do not come closer than 100m, make contact with signaller

Question 28

once you have coupled successfully in the MURL

Answer 28

you may travel as per the TA passing signals at stop with the trip raised until the exit signal the TA is complete and wait for a signal to take you into a platform

Question 29

route line displayed defective signal

Answer 29

examine points and SCO

Question 30

route line not displayed defective signal

Answer 30

examine points, lock them, SCO (travel in wrong direction if that’s how the points were laid, we do not change them)

Question 31

what do you do if you lose overhead in the MURL

Answer 31

do not leave the cab tell passengers not to leave the train contact TC by any means

Question 32

once you have declared a train disabled you must not

Answer 32

move it until the DRA is cancelled

Question 33

how are TA’s given in the MURL

Answer 33

dictated

Question 34

speeds rescuing in the MURL

Answer 34

already in- as per signal aspects

Question 35

what is the speed for a coupled train in the MURL

Answer 35

15km/h

Question 36

obstruction in then MURL, returning to the rear?

Answer 36

TA dictated by AC speed is 15km/h trip is raised

Question 37

what call if you derail in the loop?

Answer 37

TEC

Question 38

when relief is coming from the advance in the MURL what speed must they travel between each signal?

Answer 38

15km

Question 39

MURL authority to pass home signal at point of protection?

Answer 39

stop contact AC confirm position of disabled driver receive verbal permission

Question 40

in the MURL when passing signals at danger you must never exceed what speed?

Answer 40

15km/h to ensure you can read each signal number and match it to the TA

Question 41

what is your authority to pass intermediate home signals in the MURL

Answer 41

verbal from AC

Question 42

what is your authority to pass entry exit or junction protecting signals at danger in the MURL?

Answer 42

SCO

Question 43

what is the speed for single line working

Answer 43

reduced speed cautiously

Question 44

what must you display when doing a wrong line move for single line working?

Answer 44

red marker lights

Question 45

does a driver have to obey signal aspects if they are displayed during single line working?

Answer 45

yes

Question 46

what must the flaggie governing the exit to single line working display?

Answer 46

red until instructed to display green but signaller

Question 47

during single line working there will be three ATWs 10m apart and a flaggie on the track with obstruction 400m from the entrance to the obstructed track

Question 48

do you need a TA to rescue a disabled train on single line working?

Answer 48

yes if the pilot is on the disabled train, otherwise the pilot can pilot you to rescue the disabled train

Question 49

can you pass a signal at danger without the pilot of the disabled train?

Answer 49

yes with permission

Question 50

once the train is coupled after rescue on single line working

Answer 50

cancel the DRA pilot to the front call TC and get authority

Question 51

speeds for rescuing on single line either direction

Answer 51

to the train- reduced speed cautiously until 2km then 15km must still abide signal aspects

Question 52

if the pilot is onboard a disabled train with no comms

Answer 52

you dont have to get out to protect it

Question 53

when setting back in the MURL what must you do at every signal

Answer 53

stop and check it is on the TA

Question 54

what is absolute block working?

Answer 54

the space between two controlled signal locations between a controlled signal and nominated clearance point

Question 55

absolute block working

Answer 55

is implemented if there is a failure of the safe working system/automatic signals or if they need to send maintenance vehicles

Question 56

absolute block signalling ATC

Answer 56

one end must be sleeved at stop

Question 57

who opens the hand operated gates?

Answer 57

the first train out

Question 58

who locks the hand operated gates?

Answer 58

the last train in

Question 59

when is a good time to observe your train is following safely?

Answer 59

long sweeping curves

Question 60

when is a bad time to observe your train following safely?

Answer 60

when on a warning aspect for practicing extreme caution

Question 61

front of train inspection

Answer 61

when switching ends or stabling, check marker lights and general condition

Question 62

checking the side of the train?

Answer 62

when switching ends observing general condition

Question 63

what is a roll by?

Answer 63

driving past another train to check it’s condition from the outside

Question 64

what adverse reaction might the network have to the cold?

Answer 64

broken rail low adhesion powering and braking excessive arcing

Question 65

what adverse events might hit weather have

Answer 65

buckled rail damaged or sagging overhead trackside fired

Question 66

what to do in case of fog

Answer 66

reduce speed approach signals with caution assume stop if unviewable frequent whistle no high beam

Question 67

water over the railhead

Answer 67

if less than 75mil and not moving once inspected and authorised 5km/h

Question 68

water below the rail head

Answer 68

if it is not flowing 15km/h not permitted normal speed until inspected

Question 69

what does a banner flag or tag indicate

Answer 69

the train is being worked on and must not be switched on or moved

Question 70

if you go to prep a train and it has a banner flag or tag

Answer 70

call the DAO immediately do not touch the train

Question 71

who can remove a safety banner

Answer 71

the person who put it there

Question 72

what does a tag read?

Answer 72

men at work on the dash

Question 73

who else might you call if you can’t reach the DAO and you can’t prep ur train?

Answer 73

fleet control

Question 74

when prepping a train which end do you commence prep?

Answer 74

always the end you will drive from

Question 75

what else might a safety banner protect?

Answer 75

over head, you must never pass them

Question 76

when doing a train prep what must you check?

Answer 76

the motor numbers, if they are inconsistent do not prep the train you must call the DAO

Question 77

when can you move up to a TR point

Answer 77

on signallers instruction

Question 78

if there are multiple roads in a yard that share a dwarf what must you ascertain?

Answer 78

talk to other drivers to discover which train is leaving first, this is also why you do not move to a TR point until a signaller gives you the OK

Question 79

what is a block announcer?

Answer 79

it is a point that is read with an electronic signal which allows the signaller to change to a proceed aspect

Question 80

who’s responsibility is it that points lay for an open track in a siding

Answer 80

ours

Question 81

hand operated points in a siding what must you do after stabling you train?

Answer 81

set the points for a vacant road

Question 82

what are some methods of protecting sidings or protecting main lines from siding?

Answer 82

hayes derailer or catch points/slips

Question 83

if there is no yellow mark in a siding to indicate how far a train should stop- how far do you leave before a buffer or balk?

Answer 83

1-2m

Question 84

what is a metro business risk.

Answer 84

not making you prep a whole train if you physically cannot do so

Question 85

why does TR point stand for?

Answer 85

train registration?

Question 86

what is an emergency evacuation?

Answer 86

when it is less safe to stay on the train

Question 87

what is a controlled evacuation?

Answer 87

when there are 4 metro staff present risk is minimised with procedure before evacuation comms are available minimal or no risk present

Question 88

what should you bring in an emergency evacuation

Answer 88

portable radio red flag torch

Question 89

what do you do if passengers leave the train on their own

Answer 89

REC call warn and protect other lines warn passengers of the dangers

Question 90

if there is continuous arcing what does it mean?

Answer 90

your pantos are the problem, if it’s just in one place it is the fault of the overhead

Question 91

how can you pass a tramway crossing with a signal at stop?

Answer 91

SCO follow instructions re: pantograph placement and speeds (train lined pantograph test)