PTS Test Questions

Label the correct parts of the track

In the phonetic alphabet, how would you describe STROOD?

A Site Warden's cuff is blue with white writing.

A site warden is needed when; The boundary of the work area is [blank_start]at least 2 metres[blank_end] The size of the working group is [blank_start]more than 2[blank_end]

How will a Look Out warn you of a train approaching?

A COSS' arm band is blue with white letters

You don't need your Sentinel card with you when on track

When are you in a position of safety for a train running at 56mph?

You are in a position of safety at 1.25m on a line with trains running at 111mph.

How far from the line should lightweight tools be kept?

A Look Out's armband is white with red letters

In an emergency, you must; Contact the [blank_start]signaller[blank_end] or [blank_start]ECO[blank_end] Connect a [blank_start]Track circuit operating clip[blank_end] between the running rails (except [blank_start]in fourth rail areas[blank_end]) Walk towards trains for [blank_start]2km[blank_end] and place [blank_start]three[blank_end] detonators on the rail [blank_start]20m[blank_end] apart Move at least [blank_start]30m[blank_end] from the [blank_start]detonators[blank_end] Display a hand danger signal to [blank_start]approaching trains[blank_end] from [blank_start]a position of safety[blank_end]

What does this symbol mean?

Beyond is on the far side of the signal when looking in the normal direction of traffic

On the approach is on the near side of a signal when looking in the opposite direction of traffic

What does this mean?

This person should be facing away from traffic

When crossing the line

What colour helmet should you wear when you first go onto the track?

Which of the following are train activated?

Which of the following have flashing lights as part of their warning

What does this mean?

For emergency protection, if you come across a tunnel; Place [blank_start]three[blank_end] detonators on the line at the tunnel entrance. If the [blank_start]2km[blank_end] distance is inside the tunnel walk to the other end and place [blank_start]three[blank_end] more detonators on the line

How will you know the name, speed limit and the direction of the running lines you are on?

The authorised walking route will be shown in the sectional appendix

Which of the following are true about OLE structures

Which of the following is true for conductor rails?

On a 30mph line, blue netting must be at least 1.25m from the nearest open line

On a 55mph line, barricade tape must be at least 1.25m from the nearest open line

When can you use a road vehicle near the line?

How can you stop a train in an emergency?

When referring to time over the phone, how would you describe the time 1510?

When referring to time over the phone, when measurements and weights are given as well, how would you describe 1331