Security/Communications

Question 1

HOT? (3 answers)

Answer 1

Hidden?
Obviously suspicious?
Typical ?

Question 2

3 occasions allowed to travel in a driving cab

Answer 2

As a driver
Route learning
Driving under instruction

Question 3

3 people permitted in a driving cab?

Answer 3

Rolling Stock Technician
Another driver in the course of their duties
Network Rail authorised in connection with an emergency

Question 4

Colour of route learners CAB pass?

Answer 4

Black

Question 5

How long is a pink cass CAB for?

Answer 5

12 months

Question 6

Which reports should you have at all times when on duty?

Answer 6

RT3185 Signalling /AWS/TPWS irregularities

NR3190 Emergency Special Working

Question 7

GSMR uses in daily operation ? (Numerous answers)

Answer 7

Contact Signaller 
Contact Maintenance 
Signaller can contact Driver or all Drivers in an area
Contact ECO
Preset messages can be sent 
Send an emergency call

Question 8

DSD meaning?

Answer 8

Driver Safety Device (foot pedal)

Question 9

What happens if the DSD is released for 60 seconds?

Answer 9

Alarm sounds. X must be pressed on the GSMR and the DSD pressed. If not cancelled the brakes will apply

Question 10

3 types of signalling ?

Answer 10

Absolute Block
Track circuit block
Axle counters

Question 11

What is a green cab pass for ?

Answer 11

It means the bearer is authorised to instruct or assess drivers and can have up to 3 guests in the cab

Question 12

What is a blue cab pass for?

Answer 12

The bearer is a manager, competent in PTS and is allowed to have 2 people as guests in the cab

Question 13

Yellow Cab pass meaning?

Answer 13

Technical staff/rolling stock technician

Question 14

Purple cab pass meaning?

Answer 14

Conductor instructors /assessors. They can act as a competent person in an emergency but normally can only have 2 guests in the rear cab only

Question 15

Black cab pass?

Answer 15

Trainee driver /route learner

Question 16

Mobile phone policy?

Answer 16

All devices must be switched off