Your ability to stick to the Rules and follow Procedures is vital. As a wannabe train driver the score you achieve on this test indicates your potential to complete the training programme successfully. More importantly, It’s one of the key assessments for measuring candidates’ ability to adhere to rules and procedures. There are two parts of this test. You need to pass both parts in order to progress on the next stage which is usually Vigilance Test.

 Part 1 of the Rules and Procedures Test

This test is used to assess your ability to understand and remember technical instructions for completing a given task within a short period. As a trainee train driver you will need your short-term or working memory in the classroom for learning railway rules and regulations. There are lots of information to take in ranging from Personal Track Safety to Route Knowledge and Rules. There’s a lot to take in during the 9-12 months training. You will also do theory tests every week.

In this exercise, you are required to memorise a set of rules. And then, the rules will be taken away from you and you will have to answer a set of questions. To enforce the procedures on your mind it is recommend you actively take notes. This is meant to mimic how the train driver classroom training is done. After a lesson your instructor will give you a short test to find out if your neurons are taking in all the information.

The time for the test is relatively shorter. So work faster. You are not penalised for wrong answers. So your pass is dependent on getting more right (think about it).  It also implies that you answer all questions.

 Part 2 of the Rules and Procedures Test

It is used to evaluate the your ability to learn occupational and technical concepts and information within an appropriate time frame.

In the rule and procedures test part 2,  you will be given a set of gauges or dials. Your task is to determine the priority in which the gauges should be arranged by applying a set of rules methodically. There will be about 45 questions. And you have only twelve minutes to work through. So you need be fast as well as accurate. I recommend that you try to reach the end. Like most of these assessment try to aim for at least 85% when practicing.

If you are retaking this test, don’t worry because most candidates’ improve their score when re-sitting tests. I recommend that you read technical manuals to train your ability to consume and remember technical information; comprehension will also help.

Are you teachable? Try the exercise below.

Exercise: Take a good look at any technical manual like TV, Car, Phone etc. And read for 10 minutes. Now put it down. And try to recall any important and sensible information from it.

As a first level practice,  I suggest that you practise the materials the TOC sends you – though it may seem boring to go over the same materials or exercise. Make it a bit interesting by improving the speed at which you complete the exercises any time you have a go.

For the second level practice, learn how to arrange a disorganised list in order of priority. Be as fast as possible. Keep checking your time and improve on it.

I wish you all the best. And don’t forget to leave us a comment if this info has been useful to you.