Which aspects of the job are the psychometric tests meant to test and relate to real world practices. As in, what does the coordination tests test for application in the job. What does the bourdon test test? And I am also just wondering what would happen if x person slipped in regards to reaction times..would they have to sit some tests again or? How would it all work. I know the tests for reaction times are very important and apply to AWS and reactions overall such as in emergencies etc. But curious about the rest. Also what are the most commonly used buzzer signals on the railway? If a guard was to give a buzzer signal of 1 of which is stop of course, would the driver use emergency braking or just full braking. Similarly, if the driver didn't respond to said signal first time, what's the procedure..or even if he responded but sent back the wrong signal in response if that makes sense? Interested in how it all works and what would be the procedure if a driver overshot or even undershot a platform. Do they use cctv to aid them in getting it right alongside station boards and markers? Curious how it all works in reality.
From experience (been well over a year so will probably forget something) 1) Coordination tests are used to see how you use your hands, as in would you be able to manoeuvre the brake etc. Group bourdon tests are to identify patterns - needed as the AWS and DSD go off frequently so you need to know which is which. 2) Slow reaction times indicate your unsuitability for the job - can't react slowly to a red signal. The faster your reaction time, the better. 3) If the driver does anything wrong, they are always relieved of their duties at the next station and have 'tea and biscuits' with the boss no matter how small the problem. Infractions such as running a red signal would most likely result in the driver getting shown the door. I think that's about all I'm able to say. Someone else with more experience may be able to help further (or correct me as I'm not 100% sure I've got it right).
Yeah I thought the same. The coordinating tests I assume tests the multiple aspects of the role required as in the fact you have to do two or 3 things at once. And also the section about memorising things where the images dissappear tap into the fact you have to route learn and remember lots if information. Just a question: if I can drive with Safety systems on in the game, and can cancel the aws in time then does that mean I will be fine in real life. Is it 3 seconds for aws or dsd? And also is it best to get ready to reset the aws immediately before the magnet. As in anticipation of the signal knowing its a yellow etc.
Yeah, that's pretty much it. But, doing it in game is different to real life, although not much. It's pretty much the same. I wouldn't say being able to do it in game would mean the same in real life, although it would mean you have a quick reaction time I guess. Route knowledge obviously helps, so if you know where the AWS magnets are you'd have your finger ready to cancel the alarm if there is one. Otherwise you'll need to react within a few seconds (not sure quite how long although I'd imagine no more than 5 seconds) to cancel the alarm.
