Practice question

Which of the following best describes 'Automatic Block Signaling' (ABS)?

  1. A system where the dispatcher manually sets each signal as trains approach
  2. A system where wayside signals automatically display aspects based on train occupancy detected by track circuits
  3. A system where trains automatically brake without crew input when signals are red
  4. A system where moving block headway is calculated by a central computer

Answer: B — A system where wayside signals automatically display aspects based on train occupancy detected by track circuits

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