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1What is meant by the term “on or near the line”?
- AOn a line or within 2 metres (6 feet 6 ins) of a line
- BOn a line or within 3 metres (10 feet) of a line
- COn the outside of the railway boundary fence
- DBetween the railway boundary fence and the cess
2What is meant by the term “on the line side”?
- AFrom the boundary fence up to the nearest running line
- BFrom the boundary fence and to the point defined as on or near the line
- CFrom the boundary fence and 15 feet from the nearest running rail
- DFrom the boundary fence and 6 feet from the nearest running rail
3When are you permitted to go on or near the running line?
- AAt any time whilst on duty
- BOnly when it is absolutely necessary if your duties require you to do so and you hold PTS
- CDuring daylight when there is good visibility
- DTo take a shortcut to your signing on point
4What is the term for the labels in boxes A and E?
- ASix foot
- BFour foot
- CTen foot
- DCess
5What is the term for the labels in boxes B and D?
- ASix foot
- BFour foot
- CTen foot
- DCess
6What is the term for the labels in boxes C?
- ASix foot
- BTen foot
- CFour foot
- DCess
7True or false?
A position of safety is a place where it is safe to stand when a train is passing.- ATrue
- BFalse
8What is the minimum position of safety a line with a maximum speed of 100 mph?
- A1 m
- B1.25 m
- C1.5 m
- D2 m
9An authorised walking route is the safest place walk to when on or near the line. Where would you find details published? Tick all that apply.
- AHazard Directory
- BSWT authorised walking route publication
- CTrain crew signing on points
- DSWT route maps
10What personal precautions must you take when you are “Lineside or On or Near the Line”? Tick all that apply.
- ALook and listen for trains
- BKnow where safe areas and access points are
- CWear suitable foot wear and high vis vest
- DCross tracks at 90 degrees, step over rails and tread ballast to ballast
- ECarry a lamp at night
- FUse your mobile phone whenever needed
11What action must be taken if a train approaches when you are on or near the line?
- AImmediately move to a position of safety
- BWait until told to proceed to the position of safety
- CLay down immediately in the four foot
- DStay where you are
12Once in a position of safety, how would you acknowledge the driver’s warning horn of an approaching train?
- ARaise both arms above your head
- BWave one arm up and down
- CThere is no need to acknowledge the driver’s warning
- DRaise one arm above your head
13What action would you take if a train is approaching and you are unable to reach a position of safety?
- ARaise one arm above the head
- BLie down in the four foot with all your clothing gathered in
- CStay where you are
- DLie down in the six foot with all your clothing gathered in
14What does the term refuge mean?
- AA place set aside for waste material to be left
- BA place where it is not safe to stand
- CA railway junction with more than three routes
- DA position of safety built into an embankment or cut into the wall of a viaduct, tunnel or cutting
15This is a limited clearance warning sign. What does the sign mean?
- AThere is no position of safety on this side of the railway for the length of the structure. Do not pass the sign if trains are approaching
- BStand close to the wall of the structure if a train is approaching
16This is a no refuges warning sign. What does the sign mean?
- AThere are no positions of safety or refuges on this side of the railway for the length of the structure, however there are on the opposite side of the railway line
- BThere are no positions of safety or refuges on either side of the railway for the length of the structure
17When are you permitted to use a mobile phone when on or near the line?
- ATo make personal calls
- BWhen required in the course of your duties and in a position of safety
- CNever
18What is the only occasion you may pass this sign whilst trains are running?
- ADuring daylight hours only
- BTo gain access to signing on point
- CWhen carrying out Emergency Protection
- DIf you cannot see any trains approaching
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