PERSONAL TRACK SAFETY CORRECT FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔When the traction controls in the front cab are defective (However if the EBS is
raised the train must only be driven from the cab in which the EBS is raised) - ✔✔When
can a traction unit be driven from other than the leading cab?
✔✔• The designated person (orange armband with D.P. in black letters)
• Stop and only enter after the depot operator gives authority
• Sound the low tone of the horn before entering the building. - ✔✔Who authorises
movements in and out of a maintenance shed and prior to entering what actions must
you take?
✔✔• That a clear understanding has been obtained for the movement from the depot
operators yard co-ordinator
• The vehicle is safe to move by checking signals, depot protection (derailers) and that
all points are set and secured before the movement commences - ✔✔What are the
requirements prior to carrying out any shunting movement?
, ✔✔• An illuminated sign showing the words "Stop and e.g. telephone Instructions" and
is the same as a colour light stop signal
• Stop your train at this board and proceed on the instructions displayed, or after
receiving permission from the person in charge. - ✔✔Describe a Stop Board and what is
its purpose?
✔✔• An illuminated sign showing the words "Limit of Shunt", or "Shunt Limit"
• A position light signal showing 2 Red Lights horizontally displayed
• Only with permission of the signaller - ✔✔Describe the types of limit of shunt indicators
and under what circumstances can your train proceed beyond these indicators?
✔✔• Maintenance sheds
• approach to buffer ends
• low adhesion within fuelling roads/wash roads
• Adjacent running lines with no definitive barriers - ✔✔Name potential areas within
depots or yards which present additional risks?
✔✔Inform the Yard co-ordinator/ ScotRail Control that the unit numbers provided do not
match the unit numnbers at the location. - ✔✔You have been asked to couple two units
at a depot/ station, however the unit numbers you have been given does not match the
unit numbers on the platform / carriage siding what do you do?
✔✔2 metres (6 feet) - ✔✔If required to go between 2 vehicles what s the minimum
distance these vehicles must be apart?
✔✔It would have a non multi label located on the non-driving side window and on the
class 170 it will be located on the panel below the safety isolation switches. - ✔✔How
would you identify a unit that was not able to couple to a compatible traction unit type?
✔✔• 2 feet
• Signaller to obtain permission - ✔✔When carrying out an uncoupling movement within
a pemissive working area, what is the maximum distance you are allowed to set back
and if exceeding the maximum distance whom would you need to contact?
✔✔"Ladies and gentlemen, this train is about to couple/uncouple. The train doors will
close and the train will move. During this time there may be a slight jolt. Would all
customers please remain seated or hold onto the handrail provided until this has been
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔When the traction controls in the front cab are defective (However if the EBS is
raised the train must only be driven from the cab in which the EBS is raised) - ✔✔When
can a traction unit be driven from other than the leading cab?
✔✔• The designated person (orange armband with D.P. in black letters)
• Stop and only enter after the depot operator gives authority
• Sound the low tone of the horn before entering the building. - ✔✔Who authorises
movements in and out of a maintenance shed and prior to entering what actions must
you take?
✔✔• That a clear understanding has been obtained for the movement from the depot
operators yard co-ordinator
• The vehicle is safe to move by checking signals, depot protection (derailers) and that
all points are set and secured before the movement commences - ✔✔What are the
requirements prior to carrying out any shunting movement?
, ✔✔• An illuminated sign showing the words "Stop and e.g. telephone Instructions" and
is the same as a colour light stop signal
• Stop your train at this board and proceed on the instructions displayed, or after
receiving permission from the person in charge. - ✔✔Describe a Stop Board and what is
its purpose?
✔✔• An illuminated sign showing the words "Limit of Shunt", or "Shunt Limit"
• A position light signal showing 2 Red Lights horizontally displayed
• Only with permission of the signaller - ✔✔Describe the types of limit of shunt indicators
and under what circumstances can your train proceed beyond these indicators?
✔✔• Maintenance sheds
• approach to buffer ends
• low adhesion within fuelling roads/wash roads
• Adjacent running lines with no definitive barriers - ✔✔Name potential areas within
depots or yards which present additional risks?
✔✔Inform the Yard co-ordinator/ ScotRail Control that the unit numbers provided do not
match the unit numnbers at the location. - ✔✔You have been asked to couple two units
at a depot/ station, however the unit numbers you have been given does not match the
unit numbers on the platform / carriage siding what do you do?
✔✔2 metres (6 feet) - ✔✔If required to go between 2 vehicles what s the minimum
distance these vehicles must be apart?
✔✔It would have a non multi label located on the non-driving side window and on the
class 170 it will be located on the panel below the safety isolation switches. - ✔✔How
would you identify a unit that was not able to couple to a compatible traction unit type?
✔✔• 2 feet
• Signaller to obtain permission - ✔✔When carrying out an uncoupling movement within
a pemissive working area, what is the maximum distance you are allowed to set back
and if exceeding the maximum distance whom would you need to contact?
✔✔"Ladies and gentlemen, this train is about to couple/uncouple. The train doors will
close and the train will move. During this time there may be a slight jolt. Would all
customers please remain seated or hold onto the handrail provided until this has been
