PTS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
After the COSS safety talk what will you be asked to do?
Correct Answers To confirm if you understood the talk and ask
any questions you have, sign the form to confirm the talk was
provided and state your sentinel number and role on site
Are you line side if on a platform? Correct Answers No. 1.25m
from platform edge would be on or near the line and any further
away from that is neither lineside or on or near the line
Are you on or near the line if crossing the line at a level
crossing? Correct Answers No
Before going onto the site in question what should you be told
(or ask)? Correct Answers - approved access points - speed
limit and direction of trains - areas untraversable whilst trains
are running - any hazards on site
Can you go on or near the lines On A Conductor track with
PTS? Correct Answers No. You need a PTS DCCR
Define what a no refuges sign looks like Correct Answers
White and blue chequered (4 boxes)
Describe a fenced safe system of work Correct Answers Fence
between you and the track, all work to be done behind the fence
Describe a lookout safe system of work Correct Answers
Warning given by horn whistle or touch
, Describe a safeguarded system of work Correct Answers All
surrounding lines are blocked, no trains running
Describe an equipment warning safe system of work and name
the 4 types Correct Answers Warning system tells you when
trains are coming. The types are : - automatic train warning
system (AWTS) detection by the signalling system or equipment
attached to tracks and lights flash/sirens go or personal device
alerts you , - TOWS sirens sound and are triggered by signalling
system - lookout operated warning system detected by a lookout
and triggers lights sirens and/or personal device - pee wee, a
lookout sees the train and triggers a siren to everyone
Describe what a limited clearance sign looks like Correct
Answers White and red chequered (4 boxes)
For a safeguarded, fenced or site warden system of work what
extra information should be given in the site briefing? Correct
Answers Who the site warden is and their method of warning
Got equipment or lookout warning systems of work what extra
information should be given in the site briefing? Correct
Answers - Where safety positions are, - method of warning, -
who the site and touch lookouts are and where they are
positioned
How do you stop a train in darkness Correct Answers Shine a
red light
SOLUTIONS
After the COSS safety talk what will you be asked to do?
Correct Answers To confirm if you understood the talk and ask
any questions you have, sign the form to confirm the talk was
provided and state your sentinel number and role on site
Are you line side if on a platform? Correct Answers No. 1.25m
from platform edge would be on or near the line and any further
away from that is neither lineside or on or near the line
Are you on or near the line if crossing the line at a level
crossing? Correct Answers No
Before going onto the site in question what should you be told
(or ask)? Correct Answers - approved access points - speed
limit and direction of trains - areas untraversable whilst trains
are running - any hazards on site
Can you go on or near the lines On A Conductor track with
PTS? Correct Answers No. You need a PTS DCCR
Define what a no refuges sign looks like Correct Answers
White and blue chequered (4 boxes)
Describe a fenced safe system of work Correct Answers Fence
between you and the track, all work to be done behind the fence
Describe a lookout safe system of work Correct Answers
Warning given by horn whistle or touch
, Describe a safeguarded system of work Correct Answers All
surrounding lines are blocked, no trains running
Describe an equipment warning safe system of work and name
the 4 types Correct Answers Warning system tells you when
trains are coming. The types are : - automatic train warning
system (AWTS) detection by the signalling system or equipment
attached to tracks and lights flash/sirens go or personal device
alerts you , - TOWS sirens sound and are triggered by signalling
system - lookout operated warning system detected by a lookout
and triggers lights sirens and/or personal device - pee wee, a
lookout sees the train and triggers a siren to everyone
Describe what a limited clearance sign looks like Correct
Answers White and red chequered (4 boxes)
For a safeguarded, fenced or site warden system of work what
extra information should be given in the site briefing? Correct
Answers Who the site warden is and their method of warning
Got equipment or lookout warning systems of work what extra
information should be given in the site briefing? Correct
Answers - Where safety positions are, - method of warning, -
who the site and touch lookouts are and where they are
positioned
How do you stop a train in darkness Correct Answers Shine a
red light
