Railway Signal Indications Quiz

Test your knowledge with 15 questions about railway signaling, including green signals, distant signals, semaphore signaling, and more.

#1

What does a green signal indicate in railway signaling?

Stop
Proceed
Caution
Reverse
3 answered
#2

What does a white signal with a black 'X' indicate in railway signaling?

Stop
Proceed with caution
Do not proceed
Maximum speed allowed
3 answered
#3

What is the primary function of a 'home signal' in railway signaling?

Authorize shunting operations
Control entry to a station
Indicate the presence of a level crossing
Warn of an approaching train
3 answered
#4

In color light signaling, what does a flashing red light indicate?

Stop
Proceed with caution
Clear the track
Approach at maximum speed
3 answered
#5

What does a 'double red' signal indicate in railway signaling?

Stop
Proceed with caution
Prepare to stop
Approach at maximum speed
3 answered
#6

Which color is associated with the 'clear' or 'all clear' signal in railway signaling?

Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
3 answered
#7

What does a flashing yellow signal indicate in railway signaling?

Stop
Proceed with caution
Reduce speed
Reverse
3 answered
#8

What is the purpose of a 'shunting signal' in railway signaling?

Indicate the presence of a station
Authorize shunting operations
Signal for crossing
Warn of an approaching train
3 answered
#9

Which aspect of a signal typically indicates 'proceed at restricted speed' in railway signaling?

Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
3 answered
#10

What is the purpose of a 'dwarf signal' in railway signaling?

Indicate the presence of a level crossing
Warn of an approaching train
Authorize shunting operations
Control train movements in yards or sidings
4 answered
#11

In railway signaling, what is the purpose of a 'distant signal'?

Indicate the end of the track
Warn of the presence of a train ahead
Signal for crossing
Indicate the start of a station
3 answered
#12

What does a red and green signal together indicate in railway signaling?

Stop
Proceed with caution
Approach at maximum speed
Clear the track
3 answered
#13

What is the purpose of a 'calling-on signal' in railway signaling?

Authorize shunting operations
Indicate the presence of a station
Signal for crossing
Permit a train to enter a section at restricted speed
3 answered
#14

In absolute block signaling, what does a 'block repeater' display?

Speed limit
Signal aspect of the next block
Train schedule
Station name
3 answered
#15

What does a 'feather' or 'route indicator' on a signal display signify?

Speed limit
Next station
Direction of the route
Train schedule
3 answered

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