Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Class 230 - Cert IV > SIGNALS > Flashcards

SIGNALS Flashcards

1
Q

What are the types of 3 position signals?

A

Light type is the only 3 position type

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the classes of 3 position signals?

A

Home
Automatic
Dwarf

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the aspects of 3 position signals?

A

Clear normal speed
Normal speed warning
Clear medium speed
Medium speed warning
Reduce to medium
Stop
Low speed caution

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the 4 points for every aspect?

A

Points (if any)
Track ahead
Speed
Next signal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is a clear normal speed aspect?

A

Points are set for the move
Track is clear to the next signal
Proceed at track speed
Next signal is at proceed
🟢
🔴

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is a normal speed warning aspect?

A

Points are set for the move
Track is clear to the next signal
Proceed at track speed
Next signal is at stop
🟡
🔴

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is a reduce to medium aspect?

A

Points are set for the move
Track is clear to the next signal
Proceed at track speed
Prepare to reduce to medium before next signal
Next signal is at medium
🟡
🟢

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is a clear medium speed aspect?

A

Points are set for the move
Track is clear to the next signal
Proceed at 40 km/h max
Next signal is at proceed
🔴
🟢

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is a medium speed warning aspect?

A

Points are set for the move
Track is clear to the next signal
Proceed at 40km/h max
Next signal is at stop
🔴
🟡

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is a stop aspect?

A

Points are unknown
Track may be occupied to the next signal
Must not proceed
Next signal is unknown
🔴
🔴

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is a low speed caution aspect?

A

Points are set for the move
Track may be occupied to the next signal
Proceed at 15 km/h
Prepare to stop of next signal is at stop
🔴
🔴
🟡

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does an illuminated “A” on a home signal mean?

A

Home signal is now treated as an automatic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What do banner indicators do?

A

Gives the aspect of the next signal that may be obscured.
It is NOT a signal itself

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

How are the aspects displayed on a banner indicator?

A

🔴 = horizontal dotted line
🟡 = diagonal dotted line
🟢 = vertical dotted line

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What does an illuminated 65 or 80 represent next to a home signal displaying a “clear medium speed” aspect mean?

A

Indicates the required speed of the signalled section, instead of the 40 km/h limit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How are home and automatic lights identified?

A

Home lights are stacked vertically
🟢
🔴
Automatic lights are staggered or diagonal
🟢
🔴

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What tracks can dwarf signals take you to and from?

A

Running line to running line
Running line to siding
Siding to running line
Siding to siding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What coloured lights can be displayed on a dwarf signal?

A

🔴, 🟣, 🔵, 🟡, 🟢

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is a stop aspect on a dwarf signal mean?

A

Points are unknown
Track may be occupied
Do not proceed
Next signal is unknown
🔴 or 🔵 or 🟣

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is a clear low speed aspect on a dwarf signal?

A

Points are set for the move
Track is clear to the next signal
Proceed at 15 km/h max
Next signal is at proceed
🟢

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What does a low speed caution aspect mean on a dwarf signal?

A

Points are set for the move
Track may be occupied to the next signal
Proceed at 15 km/h max
Prepare to stop if next signal is at stop
🟡

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What are the types of 2 position signals?

A

Light and disc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What are the classes of 2 position signals?

A

Home
Disc
Dwarf

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What aspects are used in 2 position signalling?

A

Stop
Proceed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
What are the 7 hand signals used in rail movement?
Stop Move towards Move slowly towards Move away Move away slowly Ease up All right
26
How would you indicate a stop signal?
Day: Hands raised above head, elbows at 90 degrees or red flag Night: Red light Any light colour waved violently
27
How would you signal move towards?
Day: Wave arm inwardly towards body Night: Wave white light slowly side to side across body
28
How would you signal move slowly towards?
Day: Wave arm inwardly across body, other arm raised above the head Night: Wave green light side to side slowly across body
29
How would you signal move away?
Day: Wave arm outwardly in a circular motion Night: Wave white light slowly up and down
30
How would you signal move slowly away?
Day: Wave arm in circular motion, with other arm raised Night: Wave green light slowly up and down
31
How would you signal ease up?
Day: Wave arms above the head in an arch Night: Wave green light slowly side to side across body
32
How would you signal all right?
Day: White flag, or hold arm out from body Night: Steady white light
33
What is a “normal” aspect on 2 position signals?
Points are unknown Track may be occupied Must not proceed Bottom light is off/extinguished Obey the home signal aspect Found on siding dwarf 🔴 ⚫️
34
What is a “proceed” aspect on 2 position home signal?
Points are set for the move Track clear to next signal Proceed at track speed/required speed Next signal is unknown
35
What is a “proceed” aspect of a 2 position dwarf or disc signal?
Points set for the move Track may be occupied Proceed at “reduce speed cautiously” Next signal is unknown 🟢
36
What is a “proceed” aspect on a calling on and siding dwarf signal?
Points are set for the move Track may be occupied Proceed at “reduce speed cautiously” Next signal is unknown 🔴 🔸
37
What is ABS?
Automatic Block Signalling
38
What is the object of ABS?
When 2 trains are travelling in the same direction, to prevent trains from entering sections of track at the same time On bi-directional lines to prevent trains travelling in opposite directions from running at the same time
39
What is the space between 2 home signals on ABS called?
A Block
40
What is the space between any 2 signals on ABS called?
A track section
41
What is the defined station limits for ABS?
Between the arriving home signal and the first automatic signal after the departing signal, If no departing signal, between the arriving home signal and the next automatic signal
42
What is ATC?
Automatic & Train Control
43
What is the object of ATC?
When 2 or more trains are proceeding in the same direction through single line sections, to prevent more than 1 train from being in a track section at a time When trains are proceeding in opposite directions, to prevent more than 1 train from entering the single line section at the same time
44
What at the station limits for ATC?
Between opposing ATC home arrival signals at the crossing loop
45
What is the single line section?
The portion of line between crossing loops
46
What is a locally controlled crossing loop?
A crossing loop with an attended signal box at that location
47
What is a remotely controlled crossing loop?
A crossing loop where there is no signal box at that location
48
When are permanent way signs used?
When normal line speed is reduced due to a infrastructure fault
49
What are the signals used by the TFP?
Yellow/Warning Red/stop Steady green/proceed Waved green/caution All right Emergency stop
50
What does the yellow warning signal mean? Who uses it?
Used by the other hand signaller Indicates warning due to works being performed further along the line
51
What does the red hand signal mean? Who uses it?
Used by the Inner hand signaller Indicates train MUST stop
52
What does a steady green hand signal mean? Who uses it?
Inner hand signaller Indicates that normal running can proceed
53
What does a slowly waved green hand signal mean? Who uses it?
Inner hand signaller Indicates caution, and speed must be reduced to 25 km/h max If a lower speed is required red flag will be shown and signaller will inform driver of required speed. Green waved slowly will then be shown
54
What is the positioning of TFP in the inner suburban area?
Outer flag is 2 fixed signals away from point of work Inner flag is 100m from point of work No ATW used
55
What is the positioning of TFP for the suburban area?
ATWs placed Outer flag is 1200m OR 3 signals OR nearest signal box from point of work Inner flag is 200m from point of work
56
What is the positioning of TFP in the country area?
ATWs used Outer flag is 2000-4000m OR 3 signals OR nearest signal box away from point of work Inner flag is 200m from point of work
57
What is the positioning and procedure for ATWs?
3 detonators spaced 10m apart from each other Drivers must: - reduce speed - sound long whistle - press Memory Aid Device - keep lookout for flag, prepare to stop
58
What are the 4 permanent way boards?
Warning Caution Normal short Normal
59
What is a warning board?
Fishtailed yellow board with a red “W” Yellow speed board with caution speed requirement in black Located 1200m from point of work
60
What is a caution board?
Yellow circular board with red “C” Yellow board with black speed requirement Positioned 200m before point of work Speed indicated must be adhered to until normal/normal short
61
What is a normal short board?
White board with black “NS” Positioned 200m after point of work Indicates where the driver can resume normal working speed
62
What is a normal board?
White board with black “N” Indicates where normal track speed can be resumed Located 1200m after point of work Used for longer trains, where the normal short board does not clear the train from the point of work
63
What are route indicators?
Indicate the route the driver will take when passing the corresponding signal
64
What are the types of route indicators?
Letter Arrow Feathers
65
What are the sub types of letter and arrow indicators?
Arrow: - painted - illuminated Letter: - dual gauge - illuminated - theatre
66
What are line indicators?
refer signals to the corresponding line using them in high density signal areas They are NOT route indicators
67
What are the 3 types of train stops?
Speed proving Fixed Automatic
68
Where are Automatic Train Stops located?
On all 3 position home and automatic signals
69
What is the speed requirement for a speed proving train stop?
25km/h (generally)
70
What are the 3 exceptions for passing an ABS home signal at danger?
Defective signal Track circuited (no low speed caution) Single line working
71
What gives the driver authority to pass an ABS defective home signal?
Points - Signallers Caution Order No points - Verbal instructions
72
What gives the driver authority to pass an ABS track circuited home signal?
Verbal instructions AND/OR Competent employee pilot
73
What gives the driver authority to pass an ABS home signal when performing single line working?
The Pilots authority
74
What are the exceptions for ABS disc and dwarf signals?
Defective Single line working
75
What gives the driver authority to pass a defective ABS disc/dwarf signal?
Verbal instructions or hand signaller
76
What gives the driver authority to pass an ABS dwarf/disc signal under single line working?
The pilots authority
77
What are the exceptions for ABS automatic signals?
Rule 1 - section 3 Assisting a disabled train
78
What must the driver consider about an automatic signal at stop?
Never assume the signal is defective; only that the track ahead is obstructed, occupied or damaged
79
What factors must be considered before passing an automatic signal under rule 1 section 3?
Ensure there are no defects/external factors inhibiting safe progress: - gradients - defective equipment - poor weather conditions
80
What must the driver do before performing a rule 1 section 3?
Call the rule 1 section 3 recorded message and provide: - name - motor car number - signal number
81
What speed must the train be performing during a rule 1 section 3 movement?
Extreme caution, defined as: - no more than 25km/h, or lower signed speed - be able to stop in half the distance seen - always be prepared to find the section obstructed or occupied
82
What gives the driver authority to pass an automatic signal when assisting a disabled train?
The driver of the disabled train OR Train control once disabled train is protected
83
What are SCOs for ABS and ATC?
ABS - Signallers Caution Order ATC - System Caution Order
84
How are SCOs received by the driver?
At attended locations: - transmitted or handed to the driver At unattended locations: - dictated, handed or transmitted to the driver
85
What do drivers do with any SCO?
They must be retained and submitted with an incident report at the end of the shift
86
What do drivers do when caution orders are cancelled?
At attended locations: - hand to signaller At unattended locations: - cancelled by driver and submitted with incident report
87
How are train authorities issued to drivers?
At attended locations: - handed At unattended locations: - dictated by train controller
88
How are train authorities cancelled?
At attended location: - handed to signaller who cancels it At unattended location: - driver cancels form similar to reactive track access form (“CANCELLED”, time, date, signature)
89
What are the exceptions for an ATC home departure signal?
Defective Assisting a disabled train
90
What are the exceptions for an ATC home arrival signal?
Defective
91
How are drivers given authority to pass a defective ATC home departure signal?
Attended location: - ATC Systems Caution Order Unattended location: - dictated or transmitted ATC System Caution Order
92
How are drivers given authority to pass an ATC home departure signal to assist a disabled train?
At attended location: Train authority At unattended location: - dictated train authority
93
How are drivers given authority to pass a defective ATC home arrival signal?
At attended locations: - Signallers Caution Order At unattended locations: - dictated or transmitted Signallers Caution Order
94
What do home signals protect?
Sidings Stations Signal boxes Level crossings Junctions
95
What is the whistle procedure for 2 trains entering a level crossing at the same time?
Both trains sound a continuous whistle until both reach the crossing
96
What does DIDRA stand for in relation to whistles?
Distinct Intensity Duration Repetition Appropriate to the distance
97
What is an emergency whistle?
Series of short urgent blasts of the whistle

Class 230 - Cert IV (17 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions