PTS Personal Track Safety Exam Latest Update 2025-2026 Actual Exam 60 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Verified by Professor
"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 completed.
Thank you" - CORRECT ANSWER: Describe the announcement that must be made
when coupling/uncoupling a train with customers on board.
• 2 feet
• Signaller to obtain permission - CORRECT ANSWER: 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?
• 25,000 Vols
• As being alive and dangerous at all times - CORRECT ANSWER: What is the voltage of the Overhead Wires and how must you treat the overhead wires and associated equipment?
• 9 Feet
• Not above Cab Floor level - CORRECT ANSWER: What is the safe distance to be
clear of the overhead wires?
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• A train cannot enter service from a maintenance depot or station if all doors are inoperable on one side
• A train may enter service from a station location if one door is isolated and labelled out
of use with authority from ScotRail Control. - CORRECT ANSWER: Can trains enter
service from a maintenance depot or station location if any of the doors are inoperable?
• 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 - CORRECT ANSWER: Describe the types of limit of shunt indicators and under what circumstances can your train proceed beyond these indicators?
• 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. - CORRECT ANSWER: Describe a
Stop Board and what is its purpose?
• Applicable notice case at the depot/Local Safety Policy Statement
• Correct use of authorised walking route. - CORRECT ANSWER: Where is information of authorised walking routes contained at your depot?
• Contact the ECO for the overhead power to be switched off.
• Contact the signaller and request emergency services
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