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Describe the lifestyle responsibilities outlined in the NOHB.

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• Obtaining sufficient sleep.
• Ensuring lifestyle choices are compatible with your role.
• Reporting medical and lifestyle issues which may increase fatigue.
• Reporting fatigue experienced whilst on duty or during your commute.

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What should you do if you experience fatigue that is affecting your fitness for duty whilst driving a train?

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Stop in a suitable, safe location and contact the signaller and duty control manager immediately.

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What must you do if you’re charged by the police with any drink or drug related offence?

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Tell your supervisor/manager immediately when you next report for duty, and confirm all details to them in writing.

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What does the drug and alcohol policy prevent you from doing?

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• Report for duty in an unfit state due to alcohol or drugs.
• Consume alcohol or drugs in the workplace or on railway premises.
• Consume alcohol or drugs whilst on duty or on call.
• Illegally use drugs or misuse prescribed medicines.
• Take solvents of any kind.

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What should you do if you are to receive prescribed medication?

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Tell your doctor that you’re a safety critical worker and need non-drowsy medication, then tell your manager which medication you have been prescribed to check if it is suitable.

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When would drug/alcohol screening take place?

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Screening can occur:
• Randomly.
• If a driver is involved in an incident (to determine the cause).
• If a driver is displaying behavioural abnormalities.
• If management receive information that leads them to believe a driver is in breach of the drug and alcohol policy.

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Describe the process of booking on duty.

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• Swipe card on arrival.
• Sign for WONs, PONs and CABs.
• Check late and new notice cases.
• Collect your diagram, checking it has the correct day/date/number and that you sign the routes and traction.
• Check that you have the correct equipment and that it is working (hand lamp, keys, hi-vis vest, train licence, spare glasses/hearing aid batteries)
• Check that you have correct forms (RT3185, NR3190, RT3177).

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Describe cab access and protocol.

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• Must have a cab pass to enter.
• Details of train working should be shared with all occupants.
• No smoking, vaping or e-cigarettes.
• Do not use a mobile phone.
• Do not graffiti the cab.
• Do not leave cab windows/doors open.
• Do not read books, newspapers, crosswords, sudokus, etc.
• Do not retrieve anything from bag/coat whilst train is in motion.
• General discussion must be stopped when approaching station stops, complex areas and cautionary signals.

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Describe the Mobile Communications and Personal Electronic Devices (MPED) brief.

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Do not:
• Have any MPED turned on whilst performing driving duties.
• Use any MPED whilst driving.
• Attempt to retrieve any MPED whilst driving.
• Use any MPED whilst performing PTS duties.

You must:
• Ensure MPED is switched off before departing mess room.
• Place MPED out of reach.
• Do not use cab USB if it means your MPED will be in reach.
• Not turn MPED back on until you’re relieved/have disposed train/need to use it in emergency.
• Ensure you’re in a position of safety if undertaking PTS duties.
• Ensure everyone else in driving cab has turned off their MPEDs.

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What should you do if you need to use your mobile phone in the course of your driving duties?

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De-energise your cab, removing the key, and not re-energise it until the communication has ended and the device has been switched off.

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What is the bell buzzer code for stop?

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What is the bell buzzer code for the guard to tell the driver that the train is ready to start (station duties are complete)?

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What is the bell buzzer code to tell the guard not to open the doors and to come and speak to the driver?

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What is the bell buzzer code for set back?

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What is the bell buzzer code for testing doors (not repeated back)?

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What is the bell buzzer code if the driver requires the guard to contact them or vice versa?

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What is the bell buzzer code for slow down?

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What is the bell buzzer code for draw forward?

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What is the bell buzzer code for police required?

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What is the horn code used to give a warning to a person on or near the running line?

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Both high and low tones.

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What is the horn code used to give a warning of a train’s movement when in a depot or a siding or to indicate movement entering a shed or building?

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Low tone.

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What is the horn code used to sound a local or special code?

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Follow company instructions (high tone).

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What is the horn code used at a whistle board between the hours of 06:00 and 23:59?

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Low tone.

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What is the horn code used to indicate a train is in distress?

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Continuous series of long blasts (high tone).

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What is the horn code used to warn anyone on or near the line considered to be in danger?
Long blast using the high tone.
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When should a train's tail lamps be illuminated?
Tail lamps should always be illuminated on the rear of the train. They should also be illuminated on the front if: • The train is in distress. • The train is making a wrong direction movement after a station overrun.
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When should a train's head lamps be illuminated?
Head lamps should be illuminated at the leading end of the train when it is making a forward movement on the main line. In the daytime, the right hand (non-driver's side) lamp should be used and at night, the left hand (driver's side) should be used.
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When should a train's marker lights be illuminated?
Marker lights are white and should be illuminated when the train is making a forward movement.
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When should a driver switch their head lamps from daytime to nighttime or vice versa?
There is no specific time that drivers need to switch their head lamps, it is at the driver's discretion.
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Name each of the types of lights on the train.
The tail lamps are closest to the centre of the train, the marker lights are on the outside of the train, and the head lamps are in the middle of these.
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Who would hold a green cab pass?
A person authorised to instruct and/or assess the competence of drivers on handling and route learning. This person is responsible for the train's performance and management of risk. They may take control of the train if the competency/fitness of the driver is in doubt or to maintain their own competence.
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Who would hold a blue cab pass?
A competent person qualified in rules and regulations. They must be competent in PTS, as well as relevant modules that would enable them to assist with reporting emergencies and summoning assistance, evacuating passengers, protecting the line and cab discipline.
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Who would hold a yellow cab pass?
A responsible person (e.g. engineering staff/Network Rail operation managers). This person may examine the track or lineside features, signals or mechanical/electrical aspects of traction units. They may or may not be PTS competent, but if not they must only ride in services with a conductor (and may not accompany red pass holders) as they would have to vacate the cab in an emergency and follow the conductor's instructions.
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Who would hold a red cab pass?
Holders of this pass must be accompanied by a green, blue or yellow (PTS competent) cab pass holder as they're not qualified to undertake any safety responsibilities so could import or be exposed to risk. Red cab pass holders must be supervised at all times, briefed on cab discipline and actions to take in an incident or accident, and issued with a high vis vest and a copy of the company briefing notice.
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Who would hold a black cab pass?
Employees of other TOCs/FOCs for the purposes of route learning. This person must not enter the driving cab of an orange bordered cab pass holder.
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Who would hold a purple cab pass?
Signallers that have not been PTS trained. Holders of this pass must have it signed and dates by the driver. The signallers have been briefed on cab protocol.
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What does a British Transport Police warrant card authorise the holder to do?
BTP warrant cards authorise the holder to enter the driving cab with the same validity as a yellow cab pass holder (not PTS competent).
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What does a Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB)/Office of Rail and Road (ORR) inspector carry that authorities them to enter the cab?
A warrant card or (in some cases) a yellow cab pass.
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Who would hold an orange cab pass?
A post qualifying assessment (PQA) driver will have an orange border around their driving licence.
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Who can enter the driving cab of an orange cab pass holder?
• DTM carrying out an assessment and holding a green cab pass. • Blue cab pass holder acting in course of their duties. • A member of engineering staff with a yellow cab pass acting in course of their duties. • P.I.L.O.T. • Competent person.
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What must all cab pass holders do?
• Follow the instructions written on it. • Have an acceptable level of competence. • Show it to the driver/conductor when gaining access. • Show it to any authorised person on request.
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Who will drive the train if the route conductor has traction knowledge?
The route conductor will drive as they possess both route and traction knowledge, whilst the driver, having only traction knowledge, will take note of signals, speed restrictions and other features of the line.
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Explain the procedure if the route conductor doesn't have traction knowledge.
Before the journey, the driver must explain and show the route conductor where the emergency equipment is located and how to stop and shut down the train if necessary, for example: • Emergency brake. • GSMR (emergency/urgent buttons and handset). • Turn engine off and lower pantograph. • CRASH kit/ramp/ladder. The driver will drive the train and the route conductor will relay all necessary route knowledge requirements such as: • Signal locations. • Speed restrictions. • Stations. • Level crossings. • Curves and gradients. • Low adhesion areas. • Any other information the driver needs to know. PQAs cannot conduct or be conducted.
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What equipment does the CRASH kit consist of?
Crowbar. Rope. Axe. Saw. Hammer.
45
Explain the procedure for leaving the cab when changing ends.
1. Turn the DRA on. 2. Place brakes into step 3/full service and observe correct brake pressure. 3. Turn head lights and marker lights off and illuminate tail lights. 4. Turn direction selector off and remove the key. 5. Make entry into repair book if necessary. 6. Exit train and check the tail lights are illuminated. 7. Walk to other end of the train and enter the new cab.
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Explain the procedure for entering the new cab when changing ends.
1. Check brake is in step 3/full service and the brake pressure is correct. 2. Check the DRA is switched on. 3. Insert master key and energise cab desk, observing TPWS lights and sunflower visual indicator prior to acknowledging horn. 4. Enter train driver number and head code into OTDR. 5. Register GSMR. 6. Extinguish tail lights and illuminate head light and marker lights. 7. Turn off DRA when signal ahead of train is observed to clear (or OFF indicator illuminates) or permission is given to pass it at danger.
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When must a driver set the DRA?
Leaving the cab. Entering a cab. Stopped/stopping at a red signal/stop board. Stopped/stopping at a station where the starting signal is red. Stopping at a station platform after having passed a single yellow/semaphore distant at caution, authorised to PSAD on approach to platform, entered platform on authority of a subsidiary or position-light signal.
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Why must a driver set the DRA when leaving the cab?
To ensure that the DRA is set for the next driver.
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Why must a driver set the DRA when entering the cab or taking over from another driver?
Resetting the DRA would require the driver to make an additional signal or authority check.
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Why must a driver set the DRA when stopped at a red signal or stop board?
Resetting the DRA would require the driver to make an additional signal or authority check.
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Why must a driver set the DRA when stopped at a station platform where the starting signal is red?
Resetting the DRA would require the driver to make an additional signal or authority check, preventing them from taking power after receiving 2 from the guard and forgetting about the red signal.
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Why must a driver set the DRA when stopped at a station platform after having passed a signal displaying a single yellow or a semaphore distant at caution?
Resetting the DRA would require the driver to make an additional signal or authority check, preventing them from taking power after receiving 2 from the guard and forgetting about the upcoming stop signal.
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Why must a driver set the DRA when stopped at a station platform after having been authorised to pass the signal at danger on approach to the platform?
The signal is being held at danger presumably due to a train occupying the station platform, or because it is protecting the line. Setting the DRA would serve as a reminder about BOTS.
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Why must a driver set the DRA when stopped at a station platform after having been authorised by a subsidiary signal or position-light signal?
A train would already be occupying the platform so setting the DRA would remind the driver about the train ahead of them (it may be a long, curved platform so sighting of it could be reduced).
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On what occasions can a driver sound their horn?
• Warning to people on or near the line. • Urgent warning of immediate danger. • Warning of train movement in a depot/siding or entering a building/shed. • Train in distress. • Whistle board. • Making a WDM. • Local/special code. • Any other time you deem necessary.
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What is permissive working?
Permissive working allows a second train to be signalled onto a running line that is already occupied so that more than one train at a time can be on the same line in a block section, signal section or dead-end platform.
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Name the different types of permissive working?
PP- Platform Permissive (unrestricted). PPA- Attaching/detaching units (coupling). PPC- Contingency (emergency). PF- Freight.
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What is PP?
Platform permissive working (unrestricted).
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What is PPA?
Permissive working when attaching/detaching units (coupling).
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What is PPC?
Contingency (emergency) permissive working.
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What is PF?
Permissive working involving freight trains.
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What is the maximum speed you can travel at whilst propelling a failed train?
5mph.
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What is propelling?
When an operational train is coupled to a failed unit that is incapable of self-propulsion and pushes it along the tracks.
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What must you do when coupling your train to a failed unit for the purposes of propelling?
Retract the electrical connection block using the tommy bar so that the electrical connection (and thus the fault) will not be shared between units.
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When would propelling take place?
When a train has failed and isn't capable of self-propulsion. Its brakes must also have been isolated using the BIC, meaning they will not be operational.
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What are the rules regarding permissive working involving freight trains?
Passenger trains cannot act permissively with a freight train as freight trains roll backwards once their brake has been released before moving forwards. A passenger train may leave a platform where a freight train may have been authorised to act permissively behind it.
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What speed must you travel at whilst working permissively?
Proceed at caution and prepare to stop short of any trains, signals, buffer stops or obstructions.
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When pulling into a bay platform, what must you do with your lights?
Ensure that the lights on the rear of the train match the colour displayed by the buffer stop. You must do this so that if another train working permissively pulls up behind your train, the driver can expect to see the same lights as they would if they were approaching the buffer stops.
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What is the maximum speed you can travel at whilst driving from other than the leading cab?
20mph.
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What requirements need to be met in order to drive from other than the leading cab?
You must have a competent person in the leading cab, travel at no more than 20mph and drive in a forward-facing cab if one is available to you.
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If driving from other than the leading cab, how will you communicate with the competent person?
The competent person will use bell buzzer codes to communicate to the driver: 1- Stop (gently, as the competent person can apply the emergency brakes if necessary). 2- Go ahead. 3- Set back. 4- Slow down (half your speed). 6- Draw forward.
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When may it be necessary to drive from other than the leading cab?
If you are unable to drive from the leading cab (for example due to a TW4 fault such as faulty DSD) and a wrong direction movement or assistance from the front is not possible.
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What should you do if you drive over and explode a detonator?
Apply the emergency brake and proceed at caution towards the obstruction, next signal or hand signal. If the detonator was positioned at a signal box or you are presented with a hand danger signal, apply the emergency brake and do not proceed until given authorisation to do so.
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When are you permitted to use the public address (PA) system?
To inform passengers that units are being coupled together so they may feel the unit making contact with another, however this is normal.
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Who must you gain authority from before acting as a route-proving train?
Duty control manager.
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What must you agree with the signaller before carrying out route proving?
• The route that needs proving. • If adjacent lines are to be proved. • Where the train will operate to. • Whether additional staff are travelling on the train or in the cab. • The arrangements for reporting back the state of the route to the signaller.
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What are non-technical skills (NTS) and can you give any examples?
NTS are a group of cognitive, social and personal resource skills that help you to carry out technical skills more safely. • Effective communication. • Situational awareness. • Conscientiousness. • Cooperation and working with others. • Decision making and action. • Assertiveness. • Vigilance. • Leadership.
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What are performance influencing factors (PIFs) and can you give any examples?
PIFs are the characteristics of the job, individual and organisation that influence human performance. Examples include the individual's knowledge, experience, training, fatigue and stress, their relationship with colleagues and management, and their working environment.

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