TRAIN DRIVER TESTS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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PASS THE TRAIN DRIVER TESTS IN 2025
The Train Driver selection process is not easy! It is comprehensive, relatively drawn out and highly competitive. In fact, on average there are between 300 and 400 applicants for every vacancy. Coupled with the fact that Train Operating Companies rarely advertise posts, this makes it an even harder job to obtain.
However, do not let this put you off as many of the applicants who do apply are grossly underprepared, and they normally fail at the first hurdle.
- In addition to this, those people who do make it past the initial application stages usually fail during the train driver assessments that form part of the assessment centre.
- This guide will provide you with over 100 practice test questions and explanations to the tests candidates most notably fall down on — Group Bourdon, Observational Ability Tests, ATAVT and the Situational Judgement Tests.
- You must prepare fully if you are to pass the tests and be offered a position as a Trainee Train Driver.
- The majority of Train Operating Companies (TOCs) are both professional and meticulous in how they run their assessment centres and you should find the process an enjoyable one.
THE GROUP BOURDON/CONCENTRATION TEST
- The Group Bourdon/Concentration Test is probably the hardest part of the psychometric testing process.
- It is the one test that most people fail and this is mainly due to a lack of preparation.
- Many candidates turn up to take the test without any prior knowledge of how it works and what is expected of them.
- The test is designed to assess your ability to concentrate whilst performing tasks at high speed.
This type of test is sometimes referred to as psychomotor testing and will be carried out either with a pen and paper, or on a computer. Whichever test you undertake, you will be presented with five pages or screens that each contains 25 columns. Each of the columns contains boxes with patterns of dots which are either in groups of 3, 4, 5 or 6. Your task is to work quickly and accurately through each column, from left to right, identifying boxes of 4 dots only.
- You are allowed two minutes only per sheet and, once the two minutes are up, you are told to move onto the next page regardless of whether you have completed it or not.
- The test requires ten minutes of solid concentration.
You will notice that the 2nd, 4th, 7th and 9th boxes each contain 4 dots. If you were taking the paper and pencil based version of the test, you would mark the boxes that contain 4 dots as follows:
The most effective way to prepare for the Group Bourdon Concentration test is to carry out lots of sample test questions that are very similar to the actual test.
THE TRAIN DRIVER TEST GUIDE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PRACTICE TESTS
Assessing Information test
The assessing information TEST requires the user to read a passage of information and try to memorise as much as possible. You will be then asked a number of question on what you have read. This will test your ability to take in and recall information which you have read, assessing your memory and concentration skills
TRAIN DRIVER CHECKING TEST
During the CHECKING TEST, we have provided a series of diagrams and your task is to work out which order should be checked first. This type of practice test has been specifically designed by us at How2Become to allow you to practice prioritising a series of diagrams. This type of task will be essential for any aspiring Train Driver, and so we feel it is beneficial that you practice these types of questions, in order to better your chances overall.
TRAIN DRIVER ERROR CHECKING TEST
The train driver ERROR CHECKING TEST is a test primarily designed to assess these particular areas in order to improve your overall performance. Created by How2become, this Train Driver practice test allows you to practice and prepare for your assessment.
NUMERICAL CONCENTRATION TEST
THE NUMERICAL CONCENTRATION TEST is a form of assessment which are designed to measure a candidate’s ability and proficiency at comparing combinations of digits, and determine which combination of digits is not the same.
The test itself can be assessed in two ways. Firstly, some companies use a numerical comparison test which uses sets of numbers, and you have to find the digits that do not match. Whereas other tests can focus on alpha- numerical digits which comprise of letters and numbers. Both types of tests assess the same thing in terms of concentration and time keeping skills.
DOTS CONCENTRATION TEST
The DOTS CONCENTRATION TEST is a test that assesses your ability to concentrate for long periods of time, and is probably the hardest skill to master in psychometric testing. It is the one test that most people fail and this is mainly due to a lack of preparation. Many candidates turn up to take the test without any prior knowledge of how it works and what is expected of them.
HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE GUIDE:
Sample tests for every part of the Train Driver selection process
Insider tips on how to prepare for the tests including Group Bourdon and Numerical Visual Comparison test
Essential information on the scoring criteria that is used by the Train Operating Companies
How to pass the Dot Concentration test and what is involved
What the Train Driver selection tests involve
Practise Dot concentration tests
Concentration Exercises
Ability & Communication Tests
Perception Adaptive Tachistoscopic Traffic Tests – ATAVT
Situational Judgement Tests – SJE
Observational Ability Tests
Further assistance with psychometric testing
Useful practise aids
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