MTA COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION
TEST 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Fixed Interlocking Standard Home Signal Displaying a Green over
Green aspect with an illuminated "15"
Answer: Additional Route Signaling
Proceed at the allowable speed, expecting the next signal to be clear
on the main route. Number denotes the allowable speed for the main
route.
◉ Fixed Interlocking Standard Home Signal Displaying a Green over
Yellow aspect with an illuminated "20"
Answer: Additional Route Signaling
Proceed at the allowable speed expecting the next signal to be clear
on the diverging route. Number denotes the allowable speed for the
diverging route.
◉ Fixed Interlocking Standard Home Signal Displaying a Yellow over
Green aspect with an illuminated "15"
Answer: Additional Route Signaling
,Proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop at the next signal on the
main route. Number denotes allowable speed for the main route.
◉ Fixed Interlocking Low Home Signal Displaying a Red aspect
Answer: STOP AND STAY
◉ Fixed Interlocking Low Home Signal Displaying a Yellow aspect
Answer: Proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop within 1/2 your
range of vision, expecting to find the track occupied.
◉ Fixed Interlocking Marker Signal Displaying a Red aspect
Answer: Absolute Stop and Stay. Defines the limit of train movement.
◉ Fixed Interlocking Approach Signal Displaying a Reb aspect
Answer: Stop 15ft short of the signal or at the yellow Insulated Joint
marker on the third rail protection board. Call OCC immediately.
With permission, slowly proceed up to the signal and bridge the IJ
with the first set of wheels and STOP. Observe that the stop arm goes
doen and stays down. Proceed with Restricted Speed and Extreme
Caution. Be prepared to stop within 1/2 your range of vision,
expecting to find track occupied, a broken rail, or other obstruction
in the block to the next signal.
, ◉ Fixed Miscellaneous-Time Control Sign
Answer: Located at the beginning of time control territory.
◉ Fixed Miscellaneous-Grade Time Sign
Answer: Indicates the beginning of grade timing section. Number
denotes MPH.
◉ Fixed Miscellaneous-Time Control "T" Sign, with a Speed Limit
Sign attached
Answer: Indicated the beginning of time control territory. Number
denotes MPH.
◉ Fixed Miscellaneous-Diverging Grade Times Sign
Answer: Indicates the beginning of grade timing section in approach
to a diverging route. Number denotes MPH.
◉ Fixed Automatic Signal Displaying a Red aspect with a Lunar
White ( on grade time)
Answer: Approach at the allowable speed, expecting this signal to
clear.
◉ Fixed Automatic Signal Displaying a Red aspect with a Lunar
White (on Grade Time with a Countdown Timer aspect)
TEST 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Fixed Interlocking Standard Home Signal Displaying a Green over
Green aspect with an illuminated "15"
Answer: Additional Route Signaling
Proceed at the allowable speed, expecting the next signal to be clear
on the main route. Number denotes the allowable speed for the main
route.
◉ Fixed Interlocking Standard Home Signal Displaying a Green over
Yellow aspect with an illuminated "20"
Answer: Additional Route Signaling
Proceed at the allowable speed expecting the next signal to be clear
on the diverging route. Number denotes the allowable speed for the
diverging route.
◉ Fixed Interlocking Standard Home Signal Displaying a Yellow over
Green aspect with an illuminated "15"
Answer: Additional Route Signaling
,Proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop at the next signal on the
main route. Number denotes allowable speed for the main route.
◉ Fixed Interlocking Low Home Signal Displaying a Red aspect
Answer: STOP AND STAY
◉ Fixed Interlocking Low Home Signal Displaying a Yellow aspect
Answer: Proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop within 1/2 your
range of vision, expecting to find the track occupied.
◉ Fixed Interlocking Marker Signal Displaying a Red aspect
Answer: Absolute Stop and Stay. Defines the limit of train movement.
◉ Fixed Interlocking Approach Signal Displaying a Reb aspect
Answer: Stop 15ft short of the signal or at the yellow Insulated Joint
marker on the third rail protection board. Call OCC immediately.
With permission, slowly proceed up to the signal and bridge the IJ
with the first set of wheels and STOP. Observe that the stop arm goes
doen and stays down. Proceed with Restricted Speed and Extreme
Caution. Be prepared to stop within 1/2 your range of vision,
expecting to find track occupied, a broken rail, or other obstruction
in the block to the next signal.
, ◉ Fixed Miscellaneous-Time Control Sign
Answer: Located at the beginning of time control territory.
◉ Fixed Miscellaneous-Grade Time Sign
Answer: Indicates the beginning of grade timing section. Number
denotes MPH.
◉ Fixed Miscellaneous-Time Control "T" Sign, with a Speed Limit
Sign attached
Answer: Indicated the beginning of time control territory. Number
denotes MPH.
◉ Fixed Miscellaneous-Diverging Grade Times Sign
Answer: Indicates the beginning of grade timing section in approach
to a diverging route. Number denotes MPH.
◉ Fixed Automatic Signal Displaying a Red aspect with a Lunar
White ( on grade time)
Answer: Approach at the allowable speed, expecting this signal to
clear.
◉ Fixed Automatic Signal Displaying a Red aspect with a Lunar
White (on Grade Time with a Countdown Timer aspect)
