RailTest^® Preparation Software for Train Driver Aptitude Tests (incl. special keypad)

Including special keypad

This software comes with a special USB keypad which is recommended for a few tests in the software. It will be sent to your address without any additional fees.

Content

RailTest® Preparation Software for Train Driver Aptitude Tests includes the following training modules (for details please see right column):

Attention

• Audiovisual Reaction Test
• Dots Concentration Test (Group Bourdon Test)
  
• Dots Constellation Test
  
• Memorize Products Test
  
• Symbol Cognition Test
• Test of Everday Attention
  
• Vigilance Test 1
• Vigilance Test 2
  

Orientation

• Cube Comparison Test
• Cube Folding Test
  
• Locations on Map
• Station Order Test
  

Psycho-motorics and Multitasking

• Jumbled Pipes
• Stress Tolerance Test
• Winding Track Test

Reasoning

• Dials and Rules Test
  
• Matrices Test
• Shapes Puzzle
  

Maths

• Math Word Problems
• Mental Arithmetic
• Number Series
• Numerical Estimation
  

Physics

• Electricity
• Magnetism
• Mechanics
• Optics
• Thermodynamics
• Waves

Technical Comprehension

• Electricity
• General knowledge
• Mechanics
• Optics
• Reasoning
• Thermodynamics

Scope of Software

RailTest® Preparation Software for Train Driver Aptitude Tests accommodates several features to support training experience and outcome. The software is bilingual (English and German) – you may switch between the languages any time.

Training Modules

• Comprehensive test explanations and interactive First Steps demos to get a quick feeling for the test
• Several default difficulty levels for each training module
• Randomly generated tasks to avert recurring tasks
• Extensive custom settings options for each training module

Performance Statement

• Comprehensive performance analysis after each training session
• Feedback on individual aspects of tests
• Performance graphs to illustrate performance developments in tasks

Stat

• Stat tool with graphs to illustrate long-term performance development
• Avg. performance graphs to benchmark your performance against
• Save test results, settings and performance graphs for each test sessions to compare them later

RailTest® Training Assistant

• Guides you through the training modules to support an efficient time resourcing and maximize training outcome
• Takes your current performance level into consideration when suggesting the next training step for a sustained advancement of your performance
• Applies difficulty settings that reflect upon your current performance and outlines the next steps
• Puts emphasize on tests that returned a below-average performance
• Recognizes task aspects that caused you problems and puts more focus on these

RailTest® Cloud (participation optional)

• Save your performance data on a RailTest® server to restore your last training level in case of a re-installation of the software or exchange of the training computer
• Auto-sync your training levels if you use the software on several devices (like a notebook and a desktop PC)
• Benchmark your performance against anonymized pool performance stats from the RailTest® user community
• Embedded boards to exchange information and messages with other software users
• Embedded support messaging client to approach the RailTest® support staff

System Requirements

Hardware:  1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, minimum of 100 MB storage capacity left, minimum screen resolution of 1024x600 pix, keyboard, mouse.

Software, for Windows™ edition:  Microsoft® Windows XP®, Microsoft® Windows Vista® or Microsoft® Windows 7® / 8® / 10® / 11®, Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5™, DirectX 9.0c or higher.

Software, for Mac™ edition: Apple Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra™ or higher

Use of joystick, pedals and a headset is recommended but not required. Our online shop offers controllers and equipment for a realistic training experience.

Note

Training modules of RailTest® software products are similar to the original tasks but not meant to simulate or reproduce actual tests. As this is a preparation product all modules were designed under the premises to deliver gradual performance enhancements in those ability domains identified crucial for a successful railway company screening participation.

Language

English

German