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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Locomotive Engineers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Far Vision78
Control Precision78
3.Depth Perception75
Response Orientation75
Selective Attention75
6.Near Vision72
Reaction Time72
Manual Dexterity72
Problem Sensitivity72
10.Multilimb Coordination69
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Ability Area Scores

Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance.
78
61
Read a roadside billboardFocus a slide projectorDetect differences in ships on the horizon
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
78
59
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
75
46
Merge a car into traffic on a city streetOperate a crane to move materials from a truck bed to the groundThrow a long pass to a closely guarded teammate
Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
75
57
"When the doorbell and telephone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first"Hit either the automobile brake or gas pedal in a skid situation"In an out of control spacecraft, react quickly to restore control"
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
75
54
Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearbyMonitor security TV screens for intruders throughout the night shiftStudy a technical manual in a noisy boiler room
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
72
46
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
72
64
Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellowThrow a switch when a red warning light goes offHit the brake when a pedestrian steps in front of the car
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
72
41
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
72
50
Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't workRecognize from the mood of prisoners that a prison riot is likely to occurRecognize an illness at an early stage of a disease when there are only a few symptoms
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
69
55
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band