BNSF CONDUCTOR TEST BANK UPDATED
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
●● How far in Advance of a meeting or waiting point must the
Conductor remind the Engineer that their authority to proceed is
restricted? (OR 177)
A. At least one Mile.
B. One and a half miles.
C. At least two miles.
D. Two and a half miles.
Answer: C. At least two miles
●● In 261 double-track territory, Train 17M announces it has brakes in
emergency Westbound on Main Track #2 at CP Howell. Train 119 is
traveling Westbound on the adjacent track, and hears 17M's radio
announcement. How must Train 119 proceed? (OR 111)
,A. Train 119 may proceed on signal indication at authorized speed past
17M.
B. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed until the leading end
reaches the next signal.
C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while passing Train 17M
until it's determined that the track is clear.
Answer: C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while passing
Train 17M until it's determined that the track is clear.
●● Employees directing a shoving movement must: (OR 215)
A. Not engage in any task unrelated to the shove movement
B. Inform the Engineer or Remote Control Operator the means of
communication to be used and how point protection will be provided.
C. Both (a) & (b).
Answer: C. Both (a) and (b).
●● On running tracks, yard tracks, and industrial tracks, trains and
engines must approach crossings equipped with automatic warning
devices: (OR 123)
,A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate, on-ground
warning must be provided before proceeding over the crossing.
B. Not exceeding 15 MPH.
C. At Restricted Speed
Answer: A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate, on-
ground warning must be provided before proceeding over the crossing.
●● Train J29 is operating westward in Rule 261 territory between
Prince, MP 156.0 and Royal, MP 184.7. After receiving a Clear signal at
Queen, MP 164.8, the J29 proceeds for 2 miles and stops to inspect a car.
The next governing signal is 3/4 mile away. When ready to depart the
movement must proceed: (OR 281)
A. At Restricted Speed until the leading end of the movement reaches
the next signal.
B. Prepared to stop at the next signal.
C. At Restricted Speed. The J29 may resume speed as authorized by the
clear signal.
Answer: B. prepared to stop at the next signal
, ●● Each train and each car in the train must be given a Class I brake
inspection and test by a qualified person where a train has been off air
for a period of more than _____ hours. (NS-1 A-6)
A. 24
B. 10
C. 12
Answer: A. 24
●● During a Class 1 brake test, an Air Flow Method (AFM) test or a
Brake Pipe Leakage test must be performed and an inspection of the
train must be made to determine that: (NS-1 A-6-1)
A. Brakes apply on at least 85% of the cars in the train.
B. Angle cocks and cut-out cocks are properly positioned, brakes are
applied on each car, piston travel is correct, brake rigging does not bind
or foul, and all parts of the air brake equipment are properly secured.
C. Before proceeding, it must be known that the brake pipe pressure as
indicated at the rear car of the train is being restored.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
●● How far in Advance of a meeting or waiting point must the
Conductor remind the Engineer that their authority to proceed is
restricted? (OR 177)
A. At least one Mile.
B. One and a half miles.
C. At least two miles.
D. Two and a half miles.
Answer: C. At least two miles
●● In 261 double-track territory, Train 17M announces it has brakes in
emergency Westbound on Main Track #2 at CP Howell. Train 119 is
traveling Westbound on the adjacent track, and hears 17M's radio
announcement. How must Train 119 proceed? (OR 111)
,A. Train 119 may proceed on signal indication at authorized speed past
17M.
B. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed until the leading end
reaches the next signal.
C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while passing Train 17M
until it's determined that the track is clear.
Answer: C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while passing
Train 17M until it's determined that the track is clear.
●● Employees directing a shoving movement must: (OR 215)
A. Not engage in any task unrelated to the shove movement
B. Inform the Engineer or Remote Control Operator the means of
communication to be used and how point protection will be provided.
C. Both (a) & (b).
Answer: C. Both (a) and (b).
●● On running tracks, yard tracks, and industrial tracks, trains and
engines must approach crossings equipped with automatic warning
devices: (OR 123)
,A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate, on-ground
warning must be provided before proceeding over the crossing.
B. Not exceeding 15 MPH.
C. At Restricted Speed
Answer: A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate, on-
ground warning must be provided before proceeding over the crossing.
●● Train J29 is operating westward in Rule 261 territory between
Prince, MP 156.0 and Royal, MP 184.7. After receiving a Clear signal at
Queen, MP 164.8, the J29 proceeds for 2 miles and stops to inspect a car.
The next governing signal is 3/4 mile away. When ready to depart the
movement must proceed: (OR 281)
A. At Restricted Speed until the leading end of the movement reaches
the next signal.
B. Prepared to stop at the next signal.
C. At Restricted Speed. The J29 may resume speed as authorized by the
clear signal.
Answer: B. prepared to stop at the next signal
, ●● Each train and each car in the train must be given a Class I brake
inspection and test by a qualified person where a train has been off air
for a period of more than _____ hours. (NS-1 A-6)
A. 24
B. 10
C. 12
Answer: A. 24
●● During a Class 1 brake test, an Air Flow Method (AFM) test or a
Brake Pipe Leakage test must be performed and an inspection of the
train must be made to determine that: (NS-1 A-6-1)
A. Brakes apply on at least 85% of the cars in the train.
B. Angle cocks and cut-out cocks are properly positioned, brakes are
applied on each car, piston travel is correct, brake rigging does not bind
or foul, and all parts of the air brake equipment are properly secured.
C. Before proceeding, it must be known that the brake pipe pressure as
indicated at the rear car of the train is being restored.
