PTS Test Questions

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Label the correct parts of the track

Ten Foot

Six Foot

Running Line

Cess

Platform

Four Foot

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In the phonetic alphabet, how would you describe STROOD?

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

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A site warden is needed when;

The boundary of the work area is ❌
The size of the working group is ❌

at least 2 metres

at least 3 metres

at least 1.25 metres

more than 2

less than 3

more than 5

less than 2

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

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A COSS' arm band is blue with white letters

1

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

1

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

1

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

1

How far from the line should lightweight tools be kept?

1

A Look Out's armband is white with red letters

1

In an emergency, you must;

Contact the ( signaller, colleagues near you, the boss ) or ( ECO, COSS )
Connect a ( Track circuit operating clip, Detonator, ATWS ) between the running rails (except ( in fourth rail areas, in third rail areas, in OLE areas ))
Walk towards trains for ( 2km, 1.5m, 3km, 10m ) and place ( three, four, two ) detonators on the rail ( 20m, 10m, 5m, 30m ) apart
Move at least ( 30m, 20m, 10m ) from the ( detonators, Track circuit operating clip, COSS )
Display a hand danger signal to ( approaching trains, leaving trains, signaller ) from ( a position of safety, inside a refuge, inside a tunnel )

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What does this symbol mean?

1

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

1

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

1

What does this mean?

1

This person should be facing away from traffic

1

When crossing the line

1

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

1

Which of the following are train activated?

1

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

1

What does this mean?

1

For emergency protection, if you come across a tunnel;

Place ( three, two, four ) detonators on the line at the tunnel entrance. If the ( 2km, 3km, 1 mile, 2 mile ) distance is inside the tunnel walk to the other end and place ( three, two, four ) more detonators on the line

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

1

The authorised walking route will be shown in the sectional appendix

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Which of the following are true about OLE structures

1

Which of the following is true for conductor rails?

1

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

1

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

1

When can you use a road vehicle near the line?

1

How can you stop a train in an emergency?

1

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

1

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

Rail Test sobre PTS Test Questions, creado por Amanda Highmoor el 01/10/2019.

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 ❌ The size of the working group is ❌

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

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?

A site warden is needed when;

The boundary of the work area is ❌
The size of the working group is ❌