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Ability Areas

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

Importance*More Info
1.Problem Sensitivity75
2.Gross Body Equilibrium72
3.Gross Body Coordination69
Reaction Time69
Selective Attention69
6.Control Precision66
7.Response Orientation63
Oral Comprehension63
9.Night Vision60
Multilimb Coordination60
* Importance out of 100

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

Ability Area Scores

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.
75
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
Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
72
61
Read a roadside billboardFocus a slide projectorDetect differences in ships on the horizon
Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
69
52
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.
69
59
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
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
69
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
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
66
54
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
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.
63
54
When the doorbell and telephone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer firstHit either the automobile brake or gas pedal in a skid situationIn an out of control spacecraft, react quickly to restore control
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
63
54
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions.
60
50
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
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.
60
50
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band