MTA BUS MAINTAINER CHASSIS
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAMS
SCRIPT STUDY GUIDE WITH SOLVED
QUESTIONS
⩥ REROUTING.
Answer: Diverting a train from its normal route because of blockage or
unusual occurrence
⩥ REVENUE TRAIN.
Answer: A train that carries passengers
⩥ TIMETABLE.
Answer: Shows the time the train is due to arrive and leave from each
listed terminal, arriving and/or departing times at intermediate stations ,
running times, headways, and train routes
⩥ GAP STATIONS.
Answer: Key locations between the terminals of a line where trains are
recorded as they pas by, can be properly spaced and can be held for
connections
⩥ RELAY TRACK.
,Answer: A track outside the station limits on which a train is placed
when being relayed or "swung" from one station to another station
⩥ SIGNAL YELLOW OVER GREEN.
Answer: Proceed on the main route, be prepared to stop at the next
signal
⩥ SUBDIVISION "A" SIGNAL DISPLAYING YELLOW OVER RED
WITH AN ILLUMINATED "S".
Answer: Approach at allowable speed, then continue on the main route
⩥ DWARF SIGNAL.
Answer: A signal with a fixed STOP indication displaying red over red
⩥ AUTOMATIC SIGNAL.
Answer: A signal that is controlled by the movement of trains
⩥ INTERLOCKING SIGNAL.
Answer: A signal at a fixed location indicating a condition controlling
the movement of trains
⩥ TOWER OPERATORS.
, Answer: (a) Required to familiarize themselves with the rules and
regulations
(b) train schedules
(c) maintain records of all train movements
⩥ OBSTRUCTION ON TRACK, A TOWER OPERATOR WILL.
Answer: Notify RCC and display a red signal
⩥ WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY, A TOWER OPERATOR MUST
NOT.
Answer: Remove authorized appliances from machines
⩥ TOWER OPERATORS MUST NOTIFY RCC WHEN.
Answer: (a) unusual conditions
(b) unusual intervals bet trains
(c) operating part time tower
⩥ EXPEDITING SERVICE, TOWER OPERATOR MUST.
Answer: Crank switches, and flag trains
⩥ TOWER OPERATORS MUST OBSERVE.
Answer: station platforms and model boards
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAMS
SCRIPT STUDY GUIDE WITH SOLVED
QUESTIONS
⩥ REROUTING.
Answer: Diverting a train from its normal route because of blockage or
unusual occurrence
⩥ REVENUE TRAIN.
Answer: A train that carries passengers
⩥ TIMETABLE.
Answer: Shows the time the train is due to arrive and leave from each
listed terminal, arriving and/or departing times at intermediate stations ,
running times, headways, and train routes
⩥ GAP STATIONS.
Answer: Key locations between the terminals of a line where trains are
recorded as they pas by, can be properly spaced and can be held for
connections
⩥ RELAY TRACK.
,Answer: A track outside the station limits on which a train is placed
when being relayed or "swung" from one station to another station
⩥ SIGNAL YELLOW OVER GREEN.
Answer: Proceed on the main route, be prepared to stop at the next
signal
⩥ SUBDIVISION "A" SIGNAL DISPLAYING YELLOW OVER RED
WITH AN ILLUMINATED "S".
Answer: Approach at allowable speed, then continue on the main route
⩥ DWARF SIGNAL.
Answer: A signal with a fixed STOP indication displaying red over red
⩥ AUTOMATIC SIGNAL.
Answer: A signal that is controlled by the movement of trains
⩥ INTERLOCKING SIGNAL.
Answer: A signal at a fixed location indicating a condition controlling
the movement of trains
⩥ TOWER OPERATORS.
, Answer: (a) Required to familiarize themselves with the rules and
regulations
(b) train schedules
(c) maintain records of all train movements
⩥ OBSTRUCTION ON TRACK, A TOWER OPERATOR WILL.
Answer: Notify RCC and display a red signal
⩥ WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY, A TOWER OPERATOR MUST
NOT.
Answer: Remove authorized appliances from machines
⩥ TOWER OPERATORS MUST NOTIFY RCC WHEN.
Answer: (a) unusual conditions
(b) unusual intervals bet trains
(c) operating part time tower
⩥ EXPEDITING SERVICE, TOWER OPERATOR MUST.
Answer: Crank switches, and flag trains
⩥ TOWER OPERATORS MUST OBSERVE.
Answer: station platforms and model boards
