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During the safety inspection, is an inspection on both
sides of the train required? - Answer-Yes
Can cars placed in a train be moved prior to a safety
inspection? - Answer-No
Can inspections by "Qualified Mechanical Inspectors"
extend the distance a train may travel before additional
inspections and tests are required? - Answer-Yes
(Extended Haul Train)
What must you do before coupling air hoses together? -
Answer-Shake debris out of hoses and blow all
condensation from locomotive brake pipe or yard air line.
What should be done to prevent an air hose from dragging
whenever the train is moved? - Answer-Air hoses
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inspected for condition, properly coupled, and all parts of
brake equipment secured.
Unless brakes fail en route, how many cars must have
operative brakes? - Answer-All cars : 100%
What percentage of operative brake equipment must
trains have under all circumstances? - Answer-At least
85%
Who must be notified when a car's brake equipment fails
en route? - Answer-Leave information for relieving crew,
and notify Dispatcher or Mechanical Help Desk.
What ITEM is referenced to determine the number of
operative brakes in train? - Answer-SSI, Item 2-F,
Maximum Speeds:
Tons Per Operative Brake (TPOB)
How must en route car brake failure be documented ? -
Answer-Must be tagged, (*"Bad Order" tag*), on both
sides of car and noted on train documentation.
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Who is in charge while the air brake test is being
conducted? - Answer-Employee performing the air brake
test.
What government agency regulates the inspection and
testing of brake equipment on railroad locomotives and
cars? - Answer-Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
What rule details the safety inspection of freight cars? -
Answer-Rule 1.33, Inspection of Freight Cars
Who can perform inspections and brake tests? - Answer-
Qualified Person, Qualified Mechanical Inspector, or
Qualified Maintenance Person as specified by federal
regulations.
After fundamental training on freight car inspections and
air brake tests, would a trainman be considered a
"Qualified Person?" - Answer-Yes
Before conducting the air brake test, what must the person
performing the air brake test ensure? - Answer-All
employees are safely positioned before beginning test.
Union Pacific Air Brakes || Most Recent Exam
2026/2027 Actual Complete Real Verified Exam
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
Already Graded A+ | Guaranteed Success!! Newest
Exam!!!
During the safety inspection, is an inspection on both
sides of the train required? - Answer-Yes
Can cars placed in a train be moved prior to a safety
inspection? - Answer-No
Can inspections by "Qualified Mechanical Inspectors"
extend the distance a train may travel before additional
inspections and tests are required? - Answer-Yes
(Extended Haul Train)
What must you do before coupling air hoses together? -
Answer-Shake debris out of hoses and blow all
condensation from locomotive brake pipe or yard air line.
What should be done to prevent an air hose from dragging
whenever the train is moved? - Answer-Air hoses
,2|Page
inspected for condition, properly coupled, and all parts of
brake equipment secured.
Unless brakes fail en route, how many cars must have
operative brakes? - Answer-All cars : 100%
What percentage of operative brake equipment must
trains have under all circumstances? - Answer-At least
85%
Who must be notified when a car's brake equipment fails
en route? - Answer-Leave information for relieving crew,
and notify Dispatcher or Mechanical Help Desk.
What ITEM is referenced to determine the number of
operative brakes in train? - Answer-SSI, Item 2-F,
Maximum Speeds:
Tons Per Operative Brake (TPOB)
How must en route car brake failure be documented ? -
Answer-Must be tagged, (*"Bad Order" tag*), on both
sides of car and noted on train documentation.
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Who is in charge while the air brake test is being
conducted? - Answer-Employee performing the air brake
test.
What government agency regulates the inspection and
testing of brake equipment on railroad locomotives and
cars? - Answer-Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
What rule details the safety inspection of freight cars? -
Answer-Rule 1.33, Inspection of Freight Cars
Who can perform inspections and brake tests? - Answer-
Qualified Person, Qualified Mechanical Inspector, or
Qualified Maintenance Person as specified by federal
regulations.
After fundamental training on freight car inspections and
air brake tests, would a trainman be considered a
"Qualified Person?" - Answer-Yes
Before conducting the air brake test, what must the person
performing the air brake test ensure? - Answer-All
employees are safely positioned before beginning test.
