How Does a Train Driver Understand When to Depart and Where to Stop? - A Guide for 6-Year-Olds

Imagine you are playing a game with toy trains! Just like you, a train driver has special rules and tools to help them know when to go and when to stop.

Here are the steps they follow:

1. Signals: Train drivers look at colored lights along the train tracks. These lights tell them if it's safe to go. A green light means 'Go!', a yellow light means 'Get ready!', and a red light means 'Stop!'
2. Timetable: The train driver has a schedule that tells them when to leave and where to stop, just like knowing when your favorite TV show starts!
3. Stations: Train drivers know the names of the places where trains are supposed to stop. They listen for announcements or look at their screens to know exactly when to stop.
4. Communication: If there’s anything important, train drivers can talk to each other and to helpers in control centers. This helps them stay safe and know what to do.
5. Experience: Train drivers practice a lot, so they learn how to stop smoothly and safely at each station.

So, just like you follow rules in a game, train drivers have rules and tools that help them understand when to depart and where to stop!