Signals & Aspects

Question 1

All Red Stop (Shunting Signal)

Answer 1

Stop. Only pass if authorised by the prescribed verbal or written instruction.

Question 2

Yellow on Shunt (Shunting Signal)

Answer 2

Proceed cautiously at low speed (not to exceed 25 kph). Points are correctly set, prepare to find the track occupied or obstructed, rail may be broken or displaced (refers only to three position).

Question 3

Green on Shunt (Shunting Signal)

Answer 3

Proceed at low speed (not to exceed 25 kph). Points are correctly set, track is clear but suitable for low speed only, next signal in advance is at caution or clear.

Question 4

Advanced Caution to Stop (Absolute Signal)

Answer 4

Proceed cautiously, being prepared to stop at the second signal ahead.

Question 5

Normal Clear (Absolute Signal)

Answer 5

Proceed at normal speed, not exceeding the speed laid down for the locality and class of train.

Question 6

Medium to Stop (Absolute Signal)

Answer 6

Proceed cautiously at medium speed, being prepared to stop at the next signal ahead.

Question 7

Reduce to Medium (Absolute Signal)

Answer 7

Reduce speed, being prepared to pass the next signal ahead at medium speed.

Question 8

Advance Caution to Medium (Absolute Signal)

Answer 8

Proceed cautiously, being prepared to pass the second signal ahead at medium speed.

Question 9

Low Speed (Absolute Signal)

Answer 9

Proceed cautiously at low speed (not to exceed 25 kph). Points are correctly set, track may be occupied or obstructed, and be prepared to stop short of any obstruction.

Question 10

All Red Stop (A) (Permissive Signal)

Answer 10

Stop. Wait 10 seconds, then proceed cautiously being prepared to stop short of any obstruction, be prepared to find track obstructed, rail may be broken or displaced, level crossing alarms may not be working, and signal classification changed from absolute to permissive.

Question 11

Medium Clear (Absolute Signal)

Answer 11

Proceed at medium speed.

Question 12

Caution to Stop (Absolute Signal)

Answer 12

Proceed cautiously, being prepared to stop at the next signal ahead.

Question 13

All Red Stop (Absolute Signal)

Answer 13

Stop. Only pass if authorised by the prescribed verbal or written instruction.

Question 14

All Red Stop (Permissive Signal)

Answer 14

Stop. Wait 10 seconds, then proceed cautiously being prepared to stop short of any obstruction, prepare to find the track occupied or obstructed, points may be wrongly set, rail may be broken or displaced, and level crossing alarms may not be working.

Question 15

Three Signal Classifications (Terminology)

Answer 15

Permissive signals, absolute signals, and departure signals.

Question 16

Normal Speed (Terminology)

Answer 16

Train must not exceed the speed laid down for the locality and class of train.

Question 17

Medium Speed (Terminology)

Answer 17

Train must not exceed 25 kph unless authorised by a higher speed board or ETCS indicates a higher speed. Medium speed must be maintained until the train is clear of all points to which the signal applies.

Question 18

Restricted Speed (Terminology)

Answer 18

Proceed cautiously at restricted speed, being prepared to stop short of any obstruction within half the clear distance of line that is visible ahead. NOT TO EXCEED 40 KPH.

Question 19

Low Speed (Terminology)

Answer 19

Proceed cautiously at low speed (not to exceed 25 kph). Points are correctly set, track may be occupied or obstructed, and be prepared to stop short of any obstruction.