Road awareness on the railways means that a driver of a certain route section has sufficient knowledge to be able to drive there. Consideration should be given to the places where signals are present, the speed of the track, speed limits, points, stops, level crossings, (movable) bridges, signs, etc. In order to obtain familiarity, a driver must learn. This means that he or she has to drive a number of times in the cabin or watch an instructional film and then take an exam. A signage drawing is used as an aid. This is a schematic representation of a route section where all signals, permitted speeds, points, stops, crossings, bridges, etc. are indicated. In order to maintain familiarity with the road, a driver has to drive regularly on the track, and to be informed about changes. If this is not the case (anymore), then the services of a driver responsible for the journey (formerly referred to as a pilot) must be used.
The accident on 25 July 2010 at Stavoren station was due, among other things, to insufficient road awareness and an error on the signposting. Externe link
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