Signals

Question 1

A train Operator passing an “ST20” sign with all green signals ahead should:

Answer 1

Ignore the sign and operate at the allowable speed for the area

Question 2

Which of the following is not a tower controlled signal?

A. An Approach Signal
B. A Train Order Signal
C. An Automatic Signal
D. A Low Home Signal

Answer 2

C. An Automatic Signal

Question 3

A Train Operator accepting a Call On must observe the stop arm go down and stay down and proceed with Restricted Speed and Extreme Caution. The Home Signal will:

Answer 3

Remain the same

Question 4

Wheel Detector Speed Enforcement areas enforce a predetermined speed. A Train Operator encountering a white flashing signal in this area must:

Answer 4

Reduce speed immediately

Question 5

A Train Operator encounters a red automatic signal and stops fifteen (15) feet short of it or at the yellow marker on the third rail protection board. The Train Operator receives permission from the Rail Control Center to key by the signal and bridges the insulated joint. The stop arm fail to drive down. The Train Operator must wait at least _________ before contacting the Rail Control Center for further instructions:

Answer 5

Ten (10) seconds

Question 6

A train crew is instructed to skip scheduled stations stops because of a previous
delay to train service. The Train Operator will enter the bypassed stations at the normal speed for the area, decelerating gradually ensuring the train does not go faster than fifteen (15) mph leaving; signaling on the horn when entering and leaving stations. The train may resume normal speed:

Answer 6

After the cab has passed the leaving end of the station

Question 7

The signal a Train Operator will sound on the train horn or whistle to request police or medical assistance is:

Answer 7

One (1) long, one (1) short blast, one (1) long, One (1) short blast

Question 8

Slow Speed areas are sections so designated during rehabilitation work (shored up track) or when any track or structure condition makes it necessary to restrict the speed of trains to not more than ten (10) mph. Select the answer that is false regarding reflectors:

A. Three (3) yellows means “slow speed ahead”
B. Five (5) green means “slow speed order resume speed signal”
C. Three (3) green means “slow speed order ahead resume speed signal”
D. Five (5) yellow means “slow speed order signal”

Answer 8

C. Three (3) green means “slow speed order ahead resume speed signal”

Question 9

A Train Operator encountering three (3) yellow lights or flags along the right of way will reduce the speed of the train, signal two (2) long blast of the train horn or whistle and will also:

Answer 9

Sound a series of short blast every 75-120 feet

Question 10

When working outdoors between the hours of sunrise and sunset and when not protected by formal flagging procedures on the roadway in approach to the work area and to afford the maximum benefit and protection of workers on the tracks it is permissible to display a(n):

Answer 10

Florescent Orange Flag

Question 11

At any point where caution lights or flags cannot be displayed on the right hand side of the track:

Answer 11

A Flagger must be stationed on the left-hand side

Question 12

When setting up flagging protection, the correct order for setting up lamps is:

Answer 12

Yellow, Green, Red

Question 13

A red flag or lamp on one or both ends of a subway car or train signifies that employees are on or about it. While protected in this manner:

Answer 13

The protected cars may not be coupled to or moved