Locomotion69

I didn't write the questions in the proper numerical order, but you figured it out. The correct answers are down below. 1-B 2-A 3-C 4-C 5-C You got 1, 3, 5 wrong.

Sorry for the late response, you got 3 out of 4 right. 1)Spikes used to hold the running rails in place are most nearly like a)ice picks b)large nails c)shelf brackets d) C clamps 2)The color of the four lights at the rear of every train is a)red b)white c)blue d)green 3)The regular clicking sound heard as a train rolls along is due to the a) irregularities in the train wheels b)wheels striking the joints in the rails c) switching on and off of the driving motors d)rattling of the car windows 3)The number of wheels on each car of most subway trains is a)4 b)6 c)8 d)12 4)The height of a station platform above the running rails is closest to a) 6" b)1" c)4" d) 10"

MTA Bus Operator, you guessed the 1st one wrong, the correct answer is auger.

Kingofthe 41, If I may please. The proper tool to use to make a 3/4 diameter hole through a wooden tie is a a. reamer b. round chisel c. auger d. countersink Pneumatic hammers are operated by a. compressed air b.acetylene c. water pressure d. oil pressure (3)The BEST tool to use to open a wooden packing case is a a. carpenter's chisel b. flat wrench c. crate opener d.carpenter's saw The tool that MUST be sharpened on an oilstone is a a. ripsaw b. center punch c. twist drill d. carpenter's chisel

I didn't want to start a new thread, but would somebody who has mild autism be hired to work as a B/O? Obviously I know you have to be able to communicate and also understand what is being said to you. What about mild cerebral palsy or neuromuscular disorders?

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They obviously made a mistake, either way if the exam is on March 23rd or on April 6th of next year we will be notified 10 days in advance. I never heard of a promo and open competitive exam being held on the same day.

They take your fingerprints on the 2nd visit(medical/final processing)

Are you sure about that? The track worker promo exam is on March 23rd, 2013. Besides March 23, 2012 is in the past.

You get a paycheck every 2 weeks, as far as when the medical benefits kick in I am not sure if it's after 1 or 3 months.

How much time does each student get with the simulator? http://www.ny1.com/content/149780/prospective-mta-drivers-undergo-tough-training-at-bronx-facility

Keyword: (ALSAPS) I have this saved as a document. I don't know how to remove that frown on #4. 1.(A)ir leakage test, 2.(L)ow air pressure warning signal test 3.(S)pring brake test, 4:(A)ir compressor cut off test 5.(P)arking brake test. 6.(S)ervice brake test. 1. Air leakage: They are going to ask you to get behind the wheel for this test. The bus will be off, and must be off for 1-3. To do the air leakage rate you look at the air pressure gauge. Tell the instructor how much air is in the gauge. You then depress the brake pedal. This gives you your initial air loss. Tell the instructor this, immediately. You keep your foot on the brake pedal for two minutes, to get the air leakage rate. So it's like 3 parts for #1. *example is when you get behind the wheel and read the gauge it says 120lbs of air. You say I have 120lbs of air. You step on the brake pedal, and it immediately drops to 115lbs psi, you say "it's at 115psi my initial air loss is 5lbs psi". You then keep your foot on the brake pedal for 2 minutes (alot don't let you wait that long), and you should lose no more that 2lbs per minute. If it goes down to 113lbs, you say "it's at 113lbs psi, my air leakage rate is 2lbs psi in 2 minutes*. 2. Low Air Buzzer: You turn the control knob to lights, but don't start the engine. You pump the brake pedal until the buzzer goes off. When you hear it you tell the instructor at what PSI did it go off. That should be at around 80-60PSI. 3. Spring brake: You make sure the bus is on level ground, release the parking brake (aka spring brake), and continue depressing the brake pedal. The parking brake should pop up at around 40-30 psi. When it pops up, you tell the instructor "spring brakes engaged at whatever it is, PSI". 4. Air Compressor: Now you turn on the bus, and let it run (with fast idle on). (They may make you do a wrap around during this time (pointing things out in front that should be there and not broken)). Pay attention to the PSSSHHHHH sound. That would be the compressor cutting off, and that should be at 120-130lbs psi in the RTS they train everyone on. Tell the instructor "the compressor cut out at whatever it is, PSI". 5. Parking Brake: With bus still running you shut off the fast idle, and then put the bus in drive (DO NOT RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKES). You give the bus a little gas, and the bus should lean to the right (door side), but not move. Say "bus leaned to the right, bus didn't move, parking brakes work properly". 6. Service Brakes: You now disengage the parking brakes, and let the bus roll 20-40ft (do it length of bus to be safe....40ft). Press the brake pedal, and bus should stop without pulling to the left or to the right. Say "bus stopped normally, no pulling to the left or right. That means the brakes are aligned properly.

So true, and that number shrinks unfortunately after 1 yr goes by. Very little room for mistakes while you are on probation. I don't want to kick somebody when they are down but that guy wasn't man enough to say why he failed on day 10. Maybe if he had asked for help/advice prior to day 7 he would have passed. There are people on here who give quality and sound advice/tips. He came from Wall St, once put down transit workers on here when the union was fighting for the miniscule raises, and was put in place by a T/O on here. Karma is a b i t c h! All we know is that he failed on day 9 because while in an intersection waiting for pedestrians to cross the light turned red, not sure if that was the whole story or not. The point is he had day 8 for an extra day of training, to work on your weak points. Sure, the training is very short, but more people qualify then fail, the numbers don't lie. You have to say to yourself..."If he/she can do it, then so can I!