THE CONNECTOR STREETCAR TRACK ACCESS TEST

This test is to be taken by all individuals that will be working on or near the Streetcar alignment. The online Track Access exams must be passed with a score of 90% or higher. Please fill in your name, company name and the date on the exam to receive credit.

Please answer all of the questions below and then click the "Submit" button when you are finished to see your score and then the "Done" button to submit the test.

Please fill out the Cover Sheet, print and bring with you to pick up the badges, or scan and email it to us. The Cover Sheet is required and must be submitted in order to receive a Track Access Badge.

If you have any questions, Please contact Sheri Allen at Sheri.Allen@transdev.com.

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1. Name: (Required.)

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2. Date (MM/DD/YYYY): (Required.)

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3. Employment: (Required.)

City of Cincinnati

Contractor

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4. Enter your company name: (Required.)

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5. 1- The streetcar trackway safety envelope is a foot area around the track which encompasses feet from the center line of the tracks. (Required.)

12, 6

15, 7 ½

10, 3

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6. 2- The Overhead Contact System (OCS) safety envelope is the area around ______ feet of the wire. (Required.)

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7. 3- All Overhead Contact System (OCS) poles have what type of markings on them that are used to determine the exact location for the work area? (Required.)

Station Numbers

Luminescent symbols

There are no markings

Both a and b are correct

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8. 4- As a major philosophy of the Track Access Process, it is expected that all personnel ensure working conditions and clear, concise_________. (Required.)

safe, communication

unsafe, non-communication

delayed, required time off

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9. 5- Track Access procedures apply to all personnel working on the Wayside during revenue (operating) and non-revenue service (non-operating) hours__ days a week hours per day. (Required.)

5,12

7,24

6,12

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10. 6- All personnel entering the trackway for work or inspections must be wearing a safety _ and the Supervisor in charge must have taken the appropriate safety __ for the access level of work to be performed. (Required.)

vest, training

hat, PPE

vest, shoes

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11. 7- Traction Power on the OCS wire when energized is VDC and any contact with the wire and ground may result in serious or ____. (Required.)

750, injury or death

2500 KV, injury or death

750 , mishaps or loss of power to the line

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12. 8- There are safety badges issued for working around the streetcar. How often do you need to go through recertification training? (Required.)

Annually

Every two years

You only have to go through training once

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13. 9- ___________________ along the trackway, storage yard, and MOF provide power to the OCS. (Required.)

Substations

Catenary Poles

Catenary Wire

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14. 10- The streetcar track has two loops that are mechanically connected that allow the train to change direction. What are the parts called that allow trains to move through these areas? (Required.)

Diamond crossing and switches

Triangle switches

A crossover and a four way switch

None of the above answers are correct

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15. 11- If you are working near the switches you should never subject them to items that may hinder their operation. This could be the following: (Required.)

Debris

Leaving construction tools on the track

Switches are sturdy, nothing really affects them

Both a and b are correct

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16. 12- When performing work within the trackway, the Supervisor in charge must have what in their possession or they may be asked to stop work and leave the area? (Required.)

Safety badge

Track access authorization (TAA)

The proper tools

Both a and b are correct

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17. 13- Streetcars are very quiet and fast and they cannot do what? (Required.)

Stop quickly

Swerve to avoid trackway obstructions

Both a and b are correct

None of the answers are correct

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18. 14- Two primary hazards to all personnel on or around the streetcar track are what? (Required.)

High voltage and frequent streetcars

Low voltage and automobile traffic

High voltage and automobile traffic

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19. 15- When crossing the tracks in front or behind a stopped streetcar, how much room should you give yourself? (Required.)

Far enough from the streetcar to be prepared for the streetcar to move in your direction and be able to clear it in time.

Just enough room to run if the train moves.

Never walk in front of or behind a stopped streetcar.

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20. 16- When should you expect a train? (Required.)

Just at scheduled times

Anytime, on any track, in any direction

Never at night

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21. 17- Safety is of the utmost importance when working near the streetcar tracks. How should you work in the area? (Required.)

Always be alert and watchful

Be aware of your location and the location of others

Both a and b are correct

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22. 18- Always be aware of your surroundings. The maximum speed for the streetcar is mph, and it can take up to ft. to stop in dry conditions. (Required.)

10, 25

25, 150

35, 100

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23. 19- Whose responsibility is it to stay out of the way of the trains? (Required.)

It is the responsibility of the train operator

The person working on the track

Only the person that requested the track access

Both a and b are correct

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24. 20- Along most of the track alignment, the Streetcar operates using city traffic signals, however at some locations the track crosses all the regular traffic lanes. In these circumstances the streetcar is given a __ _ signal indication, which provides a __ for the streetcar to proceed a few seconds before the regular vehicle traffic. (Required.)

green light, horizontal

vertical bar, jump start

red light, red

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25. 21- For the most part the height of the Overhead Contact System (OCS) is__ft. from the ground. However in some areas it can be as close as ft. (Required.)

19 ½, 14 ½

20, 10

12 ½, 15 ½

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26. 22- Before you are able to begin work you may need a permit. To obtain this paperwork who do you need to contact? (Required.)

The Mayor

Transdev

The City ROW (Right Of Way) permitting office

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27. 23- If you want to work on the track and you have a permit what must you do before you start work and when work is complete for the day? (Required.)

Call Operations Control at the number provided

Call your supervisor

You don’t have to make a call just go ahead and work

You only have to call if it is after streetcar operating hours

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28. 24- If you are not displaying the appropriate safety badge, what might an inspector do when they stop by your work site? (Required.)

They may ask you to leave the work site

They are mandated to personally fine you

Don’t worry, there is nothing an inspector can do

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29. 25- The best way to cross the rail is to step on the top of the rail. (Required.)

True

False

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30. 26- What should your work crew do when the streetcar is on the approach? (Required.)

Clear the crew and equipment from the track way envelope

Make sure work crew do not step in front of the moving train

Hurry off the track at the last minute

Both a and b are correct

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31. 27- If your work crew must be near the tracks and/or the overhead wire what should they be doing? (Required.)

A constant lookout

A track barrier

Need to be able to hear the train coming

Both a and b are correct

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32. 28- What should you NOT do when a streetcar is approaching? (Required.)

Hurry and try to finish the job

Clear your tools off the track

Clear your work crew off the track

Watch as the streetcar goes by

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33. 29- What are two things you should not lay on the head of the rail? (Required.)

Tools

Equipment

Both a and b are correct

None of the above answers are correct

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34. 30- If you place a flag or cone in the center of the trackway it means that you want the train to . (Required.)

White, go

Red, stop

Black, stop

Red, go

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35. 31- If you are a designated flagger an up and down movement towards the train operator denotes what hand signal? (Required.)

Stop

Slow

Proceed

Speed up

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36. 32- If you are a designated flagger a hand signal across the body with your arm denotes what to the operator? (Required.)

Speed up

Stop

Proceed

Slow

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37. 33- If you are working in the trackway envelope while the train is running what type of zone would need to be set up? (Required.)

No zone is needed

A slow zone

A fast zone

A no train zone

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38. 34- While the information presented in this training program is critical to a safe working experience along the streetcar right of way, what else should you have to work on the streetcar line? (Required.)

Common Sense

Everything is covered

Good Judgment

Both A and C are correct

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39. 35- What is the path for the negative return on the OCS? (Required.)

Track to substation

OCS wire to substation

Substation to roadway

None of the above answers are correct

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40. 36- What on the streetcar collects the electrical voltage from the OCS wire? (Required.)

Pantograph

Pantogram

The wheels

The doors

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41. 37- When the item above is in contact with the wire you can always expect that the wire is what? (Required.)

Hot or energized

Not energized

Is cold to the touch

Expandable

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42. 38- If the power is shut off or removed for a work crew what is another task that must be completed? (Required.)

The wire must be grounded

Nothing else needs to be completed

The wire must be covered

None of the above answers are correct

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43. 39- To be certified in the Track Access Level 4, the supervisor in charge and the appropriate crew need to have this training and what other training? (Required.)

OSHA-approved certification

You don’t need anything else

Additional FRA training

Both a and c are correct

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44. 40- The difference between Track Access Level 3 and Level 4 is what? (Required.)

Level 4 you can work within the 10 ft. of the wire without the power being removed

Level 3 you cannot work within 7 ½ ft. from the center of the trackway

Both a and b are correct

There is no difference between level 3 and 4

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45. 41- Unless a specific request is made to remove power and all procedures have been followed to do so, the wire should always be considered hot or energized. (Required.)

True

False

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46. 42- The reasons for a job safety briefing is the following: (Required.)

To make sure the work is injury and damage free

To make sure the work is done correctly the first time

To make sure that each worker is alert and focused

All the above are correct

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47. 43- If a dangerous situation should arise, you should call out. The specific call out should be discussed in the job briefing. (Required.)

True

False

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48. 44- During a job briefing what should be discussed? (Required.)

Hazards around the work area

A detailed description of the job

A daily safety topic

All of the above answers are correct

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49. 45- What guidelines should you follow when conducting a job briefing? (Required.)

All personnel must participate in the briefing

Re-brief when conditions change, new tasks are started, or a new member joins the crew

There are no specifics to follow

Both A and B are correct

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50. 46- What else should be discussed in a job briefing? (Required.)

On-track safety and protective equipment

A safe place to clear

Discuss “Good faith Challenge” and how it affects each worker

All of the above answers are correct

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51. 47- The “Good Faith Challenge” is to protect workers if they feel the protection provided is inadequate while working around the tracks. (Required.)

True

False

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52. 48- If someone challenges the protection provided to them, what happens with the rest of the work crew? (Required.)

All workers should continue to work or they will be disciplined

All workers remain in the clear until the challenge is resolved

If the work stops they get to go home

None of the answers are correct

THE CONNECTOR STREETCAR TRACK ACCESS TEST

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* 1. Name: (Required.)

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* 2. Date (MM/DD/YYYY): (Required.)

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* 3. Employment: (Required.)

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* 4. Enter your company name: (Required.)

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* 5. 1- The streetcar trackway safety envelope is a ______ foot area around the track which encompasses ______ feet from the center line of the tracks. (Required.)

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* 6. 2- The Overhead Contact System (OCS) safety envelope is the area around ______ feet of the wire. (Required.)

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* 7. 3- All Overhead Contact System (OCS) poles have what type of markings on them that are used to determine the exact location for the work area? (Required.)

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* 8. 4- As a major philosophy of the Track Access Process, it is expected that all personnel ensure ________ working conditions and clear, concise_________________. (Required.)

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* 9. 5- Track Access procedures apply to all personnel working on the Wayside during revenue (operating) and non-revenue service (non-operating) hours________ days a week ______ hours per day. (Required.)

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* 10. 6- All personnel entering the trackway for work or inspections must be wearing a safety _______ and the Supervisor in charge must have taken the appropriate safety ________ for the access level of work to be performed. (Required.)

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* 11. 7- Traction Power on the OCS wire when energized is ________ VDC and any contact with the wire and ground may result in serious__________ or __________. (Required.)

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* 12. 8- There are safety badges issued for working around the streetcar. How often do you need to go through recertification training? (Required.)

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* 13. 9- ___________________ along the trackway, storage yard, and MOF provide power to the OCS. (Required.)

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* 14. 10- The streetcar track has two loops that are mechanically connected that allow the train to change direction. What are the parts called that allow trains to move through these areas? (Required.)

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* 15. 11- If you are working near the switches you should never subject them to items that may hinder their operation. This could be the following: (Required.)

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* 16. 12- When performing work within the trackway, the Supervisor in charge must have what in their possession or they may be asked to stop work and leave the area? (Required.)

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* 17. 13- Streetcars are very quiet and fast and they cannot do what? (Required.)

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* 18. 14- Two primary hazards to all personnel on or around the streetcar track are what? (Required.)

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* 19. 15- When crossing the tracks in front or behind a stopped streetcar, how much room should you give yourself? (Required.)

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* 20. 16- When should you expect a train? (Required.)

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* 21. 17- Safety is of the utmost importance when working near the streetcar tracks. How should you work in the area? (Required.)

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* 22. 18- Always be aware of your surroundings. The maximum speed for the streetcar is ____mph, and it can take up to ____ft. to stop in dry conditions. (Required.)

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* 23. 19- Whose responsibility is it to stay out of the way of the trains? (Required.)

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* 25. 21- For the most part the height of the Overhead Contact System (OCS) is______ft. from the ground. However in some areas it can be as close as ____ft. (Required.)

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* 26. 22- Before you are able to begin work you may need a permit. To obtain this paperwork who do you need to contact? (Required.)

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* 27. 23- If you want to work on the track and you have a permit what must you do before you start work and when work is complete for the day? (Required.)

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* 28. 24- If you are not displaying the appropriate safety badge, what might an inspector do when they stop by your work site? (Required.)

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* 29. 25- The best way to cross the rail is to step on the top of the rail. (Required.)

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* 30. 26- What should your work crew do when the streetcar is on the approach? (Required.)

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* 31. 27- If your work crew must be near the tracks and/or the overhead wire what should they be doing? (Required.)

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* 32. 28- What should you NOT do when a streetcar is approaching? (Required.)

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* 33. 29- What are two things you should not lay on the head of the rail? (Required.)

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* 34. 30- If you place a ______flag or cone in the center of the trackway it means that you want the train to ______. (Required.)

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* 35. 31- If you are a designated flagger an up and down movement towards the train operator denotes what hand signal? (Required.)

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* 36. 32- If you are a designated flagger a hand signal across the body with your arm denotes what to the operator? (Required.)

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* 37. 33- If you are working in the trackway envelope while the train is running what type of zone would need to be set up? (Required.)

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* 38. 34- While the information presented in this training program is critical to a safe working experience along the streetcar right of way, what else should you have to work on the streetcar line? (Required.)

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* 39. 35- What is the path for the negative return on the OCS? (Required.)

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* 40. 36- What on the streetcar collects the electrical voltage from the OCS wire? (Required.)

1. Name: (Required.)

2. Date (MM/DD/YYYY): (Required.)

3. Employment: (Required.)

4. Enter your company name: (Required.)

5. 1- The streetcar trackway safety envelope is a foot area around the track which encompasses feet from the center line of the tracks. (Required.)

6. 2- The Overhead Contact System (OCS) safety envelope is the area around ______ feet of the wire. (Required.)

7. 3- All Overhead Contact System (OCS) poles have what type of markings on them that are used to determine the exact location for the work area? (Required.)

8. 4- As a major philosophy of the Track Access Process, it is expected that all personnel ensure working conditions and clear, concise_________. (Required.)

9. 5- Track Access procedures apply to all personnel working on the Wayside during revenue (operating) and non-revenue service (non-operating) hours__ days a week hours per day. (Required.)

10. 6- All personnel entering the trackway for work or inspections must be wearing a safety _ and the Supervisor in charge must have taken the appropriate safety __ for the access level of work to be performed. (Required.)

11. 7- Traction Power on the OCS wire when energized is VDC and any contact with the wire and ground may result in serious or ____. (Required.)

12. 8- There are safety badges issued for working around the streetcar. How often do you need to go through recertification training? (Required.)

13. 9- ___________________ along the trackway, storage yard, and MOF provide power to the OCS. (Required.)

14. 10- The streetcar track has two loops that are mechanically connected that allow the train to change direction. What are the parts called that allow trains to move through these areas? (Required.)

15. 11- If you are working near the switches you should never subject them to items that may hinder their operation. This could be the following: (Required.)

16. 12- When performing work within the trackway, the Supervisor in charge must have what in their possession or they may be asked to stop work and leave the area? (Required.)

17. 13- Streetcars are very quiet and fast and they cannot do what? (Required.)

18. 14- Two primary hazards to all personnel on or around the streetcar track are what? (Required.)

19. 15- When crossing the tracks in front or behind a stopped streetcar, how much room should you give yourself? (Required.)

20. 16- When should you expect a train? (Required.)

21. 17- Safety is of the utmost importance when working near the streetcar tracks. How should you work in the area? (Required.)

22. 18- Always be aware of your surroundings. The maximum speed for the streetcar is mph, and it can take up to ft. to stop in dry conditions. (Required.)

23. 19- Whose responsibility is it to stay out of the way of the trains? (Required.)

25. 21- For the most part the height of the Overhead Contact System (OCS) is__ft. from the ground. However in some areas it can be as close as ft. (Required.)

26. 22- Before you are able to begin work you may need a permit. To obtain this paperwork who do you need to contact? (Required.)

27. 23- If you want to work on the track and you have a permit what must you do before you start work and when work is complete for the day? (Required.)

28. 24- If you are not displaying the appropriate safety badge, what might an inspector do when they stop by your work site? (Required.)

29. 25- The best way to cross the rail is to step on the top of the rail. (Required.)

30. 26- What should your work crew do when the streetcar is on the approach? (Required.)

31. 27- If your work crew must be near the tracks and/or the overhead wire what should they be doing? (Required.)

32. 28- What should you NOT do when a streetcar is approaching? (Required.)

33. 29- What are two things you should not lay on the head of the rail? (Required.)

34. 30- If you place a flag or cone in the center of the trackway it means that you want the train to . (Required.)

35. 31- If you are a designated flagger an up and down movement towards the train operator denotes what hand signal? (Required.)

36. 32- If you are a designated flagger a hand signal across the body with your arm denotes what to the operator? (Required.)

37. 33- If you are working in the trackway envelope while the train is running what type of zone would need to be set up? (Required.)

38. 34- While the information presented in this training program is critical to a safe working experience along the streetcar right of way, what else should you have to work on the streetcar line? (Required.)

39. 35- What is the path for the negative return on the OCS? (Required.)

40. 36- What on the streetcar collects the electrical voltage from the OCS wire? (Required.)

41. 37- When the item above is in contact with the wire you can always expect that the wire is what? (Required.)

42. 38- If the power is shut off or removed for a work crew what is another task that must be completed? (Required.)

43. 39- To be certified in the Track Access Level 4, the supervisor in charge and the appropriate crew need to have this training and what other training? (Required.)

44. 40- The difference between Track Access Level 3 and Level 4 is what? (Required.)

45. 41- Unless a specific request is made to remove power and all procedures have been followed to do so, the wire should always be considered hot or energized. (Required.)

46. 42- The reasons for a job safety briefing is the following: (Required.)

47. 43- If a dangerous situation should arise, you should call out. The specific call out should be discussed in the job briefing. (Required.)

48. 44- During a job briefing what should be discussed? (Required.)

49. 45- What guidelines should you follow when conducting a job briefing? (Required.)

50. 46- What else should be discussed in a job briefing? (Required.)

51. 47- The “Good Faith Challenge” is to protect workers if they feel the protection provided is inadequate while working around the tracks. (Required.)

52. 48- If someone challenges the protection provided to them, what happens with the rest of the work crew? (Required.)