Signals - Hand Signals Flashcards
1
Q
What are Hand Signals made with during the day?
A
Hands or Flags
2
Q
What are Hand Signals made with at night or during bad weather?
A
Lamps/Lights
3
Q
What 3 circumstances can Hand Signals be used for?
A
- To stop trains in an Emergency
- To control Shunting movements
- To communicate specific instructions
4
Q
What must a driver do if they lose sight of the person giving the Hand Signals?
A
Stop the train immediately until the Hand Signaller is in a visible position
5
Q
What are 5 situations where a Stop Hand Signal is used?
A
- In an Emergency to warn of danger
- By station staff if they need to stop you leaving a station on an Emergency
- During Shunting movements
- By a driver protecting a disabled train
- When a defective signal can’t be secured at Stop
