DEGRADED EXAM QUESTIONS

Question 1

If a signal is difficult to see because of trees, foliage, or other obstructions, when do you report it to the signaller?

Answer 1

Tell the signaller immediately.

Question 2

After receiving a Yellow proceed hand signal from a signaller from a handsignaller, what should you expect the next normal signal aspect to show?

Answer 2

Red/stop.

Question 3

How would you identify the pilotman?

Answer 3

Red armband with white lettering

Question 4

When communicating with the signaller after a wrong route, you must: 4 answers

Answer 4

Clearly explain that the wrong route is set ahead of you

Give permission to the signaller for the signal to be put back to danger

Make sure you are speaking to the correct signaller

Clearly state your head code and location

Question 5

If you feel unfit to continue after an incident, you should: (3 answers)

Answer 5

Be assertive when dealing with the signaller and control

Report that you are unfit to the signaller and control

Make no further movement until you feel fit to continue

Question 6

Who is the first person you report a near miss to?

Answer 6

The signaller

Question 7

Why would it be necessary to examine the line ahead? (6 answers)

Answer 7

Road bridge strike
Report of foliage
Trespass
When a person has fallen from the train
Track circuit/axel counter failure
Track defects

Question 8

How could you identify low adhesion affecting train performance? (3 answers)

Answer 8

Wheel slip under acceleration
Difficult to run to the scheduled time
Wheels slide under braking

Question 9

How would you be made aware of an ESR? (3 answers)

Answer 9

Lineside signage
Late notice case
Communication with the signaller

Question 10

After passing the termination board, when can you accelerate?

Answer 10

You can only accelerate once the rear of your train has passed the termination board.