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Introduction / Context: Imminent danger requires immediate mitigation before formal reporting. Given Data / Assumptions: Track is visibly broken. A train is near enough to pose imminent risk. Station staff may not yet be aware. Concept /.

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Situation–Reaction (Public Safety & Rail) At a railway station you notice that the track ahead is broken and a train is approaching. What should you do first?

Difficulty: Easy

Inform the authority and then wait
Leave the station immediately
Use any safe means to stop the train immediately
None of the above
Not applicable

Correct Answer: Use any safe means to stop the train immediately

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:
Imminent danger requires immediate mitigation before formal reporting.

Given Data / Assumptions:

Track is visibly broken.
A train is near enough to pose imminent risk.
Station staff may not yet be aware.

Concept / Approach:
Priority is life safety. Immediate warning (danger signal, red flag, alarm, hand signals) should precede procedural reporting.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Alert the driver using safe, recognised signals or alarm chain where lawful.2) Warn staff/authority simultaneously or immediately after.3) Secure the area and assist further response.

Verification / Alternative check:
Seconds matter; early warning can avert disaster.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

(A) Reporting alone may be too slow.(B) Leaving abandons duty to warn.(D) Not applicable provides no action.

Common Pitfalls:
Freezing, assuming others will act, unsafe self-endangerment.

Situation–Reaction (Public Safety & Rail) At a railway station you notice that the track ahead is broken and a train is approaching. What should you do first?

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