ATD/Control Op Quiz Block 4

A train on the main track has authority beyond a signal displaying a Stop indication in ABS territory, outside interlocking limits- after the train has stopped, the train must:

•  Proceed at restricted speed, if authority beyond the signal is joint with other trains or employees

• Proceed at restricted speed when a crew member has contacted the train dispatcher and obtained permission to pass the Stop indication. However, if the train dispatcher cannot be contacted, move 100 feet past the signal, wait 5 minutes, then proceed at restricted speed

• Both answers are correct

At a signal displaying a Restricted Proceed indication, the train will be governed how?

• The train may pass at restricted speed without stopping

• The train must stop and contact the train dispatcher

• The train must stop, then proceed at restricted speed

• The train must contact the dispatcher and receive permission to proceed at restricted speed

When permitting a crew to cross over, foul or obstruct a main track signaled for movement in one direction, the train dispatcher must:

• Ensure that no movements have been or will be authorized against the current of traffic and apply protection to the affected area

•  Issue a General lineup

•  Issue a Track Bulletin Form C

Before issuing a track permit the dispatcher must:

• Set signals to display Stop and apply blocking mechanism to controls to prevent access into the protected area

• 
  Perform a confirmation of limits with maintenance of way

• Neither answer is correct

• Both answers are correct

A train in ABS territory enters a block on a proceed indication that does not require restricted speed, and the train stops or its speed is reduced below 10 mph. The train must proceed at:

• Restricted speed

•  Maximum authorized speed

• Not exceeding 10 mph

• According to signal indication

When a report is received that a signal fails to display its most restrictive indication:

• stop all movements at and between the controlled signals governing the approach to the location until protection has been established.

•  instruct train to proceed not exceeding 10 mph, Notifiy the Corridor Manager, and the HDC signal technician.

•  instruct train to proceed using verbal, “After Stopping (Engine/direction)at (location) has authority to pass signal displaying stop indication. (Add: Route and Direction if more than one route is available).

• All trains may proceed not exceeding 10mph after receiving verbal authority

Except as shown in block, cab, and interlocking signal aspects in the rules, if a light is absent or a white light is displayed where a colored or lunar light should be, regard the block or interlocking signal as:

•  The most restrictive indication that the signal can give

•  A Restricted Proceed indication

• 
   A restrictive indication and continue at restricted speed to the next signal

In 9.14 territory what is required before entering the main track to run with the current of traffic?

•  The train dispatcher must give authority to enter the main track either verbally or by a controlled signal indication

• The control operator will give a track and time permit to enter the main track

• 
   The train dispatcher must give a Form C bulletin to move the train with the current of traffic

Maintenance of Way will get authority on the main track in 9.14/9.15 territory by getting:

• Track Permit

•  Foul Time

• 
   Track Warrant

• 
   Track and Time

When authorizing a train to move against the current of traffic , the train dispatcher must verify the first opposing train will not:

•  Clear the main track and allow another opposing train to enter the limits

• 
   Tie up on the hours of service

• 
   Make a reverse movement

• None of the answers are correct