CSX FREIGHT CONDUCTOR REVIEW TIPS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔What is the distance you should stand from a switch or derail associated with the
route of a passing train? - ✔✔30 feet
✔✔When crossing tracks with standing cars in the tracks what must the employee do
before crossing? Select all that apply - ✔✔1) Cross more than 25 feet from the end of
standing cars
2)stop and look both ways
✔✔When dismounting from equipment what must you do? Select all that apply - ✔✔1)
Stop at the bottom step or ladder rung to ensure solid footing before dismounting.
2) Ensure a safe area to dismount clear of obstructions
✔✔When crossing over a piece of equipment utilizing 3 points of contact what must you
not do? - ✔✔Step on any part of the hand brake, cut lever, angle cock, coupler, or
components of the cushion underframe.
✔✔When riding on equipment maintaining 3 points of contact and being prepared for
slack or unexpected movements what else must you do? - ✔✔Position body facing the
equipment and look direction of travel
✔✔Do not ride on equipment unless the equipment is equipped with what? - ✔✔A
horizontal grab iron at least 12 inches above the floor of the car or at least one vertical
grab iron that allowed the employee to stand upright
✔✔True or False: When riding on a locomotive you are allowed to occupy the side
walkways when moving up to 20 miles per hour. - ✔✔True
, ✔✔What is required if you are approaching a close clearance or close clearance sign
while riding equipment? - ✔✔Dismount
✔✔What should you use to remove material from a switch point prior to operating the
switch or derail? Select all that apply - ✔✔1) Broom
2) Stick
✔✔While operating a switch or derail you can use your foot to operate the latch and
what other purpose? - ✔✔Apply the final downward pressure to the handle
✔✔If a switch is defective what must you do? (Select All that apply) - ✔✔1) Report the
device to the proper authority
2) Apply tag to warn others of defective switch
✔✔Substances or drugs that are illegal or affect alertness, coordination, reaction,
response, or safety are prohibited on duty and what other instances? Select all that
apply - ✔✔1) Off Duty
2) Occupying CSX Facilities
✔✔Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by employees when? Select all that apply - ✔✔1)
Reporting for duty or on duty
2) On CSX Property or while occupying facilities provided by CSX
✔✔When disconnecting or adjusting air hoses what must you do? Select all that apply -
✔✔1) Prevent any part of the body from extending over or under the draw head to
operate angle cocks
2) Close both angle cocks before making any adjustments
✔✔What must you do when you remove an EOT? Select All That Apply - ✔✔1) Secure
the EOT hoses when transporting
2) Do not place the EOT where it will be a tripping hazard
✔✔You're switching in the yard and you see another employee crossing over equipment
and stepping on the draw head, what do you do? - ✔✔Warn the co-worker of the unsafe
act
✔✔If you are injured while on duty when must you report the injury? - ✔✔At the time of
the occurrence or prior to leaving CSX property on the day of the occurrence
✔✔What should you avoid while performing a task? Select all that apply - ✔✔1) Use
Excessive Force
2) Place any part of the body where it could be pinched
AND ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔What is the distance you should stand from a switch or derail associated with the
route of a passing train? - ✔✔30 feet
✔✔When crossing tracks with standing cars in the tracks what must the employee do
before crossing? Select all that apply - ✔✔1) Cross more than 25 feet from the end of
standing cars
2)stop and look both ways
✔✔When dismounting from equipment what must you do? Select all that apply - ✔✔1)
Stop at the bottom step or ladder rung to ensure solid footing before dismounting.
2) Ensure a safe area to dismount clear of obstructions
✔✔When crossing over a piece of equipment utilizing 3 points of contact what must you
not do? - ✔✔Step on any part of the hand brake, cut lever, angle cock, coupler, or
components of the cushion underframe.
✔✔When riding on equipment maintaining 3 points of contact and being prepared for
slack or unexpected movements what else must you do? - ✔✔Position body facing the
equipment and look direction of travel
✔✔Do not ride on equipment unless the equipment is equipped with what? - ✔✔A
horizontal grab iron at least 12 inches above the floor of the car or at least one vertical
grab iron that allowed the employee to stand upright
✔✔True or False: When riding on a locomotive you are allowed to occupy the side
walkways when moving up to 20 miles per hour. - ✔✔True
, ✔✔What is required if you are approaching a close clearance or close clearance sign
while riding equipment? - ✔✔Dismount
✔✔What should you use to remove material from a switch point prior to operating the
switch or derail? Select all that apply - ✔✔1) Broom
2) Stick
✔✔While operating a switch or derail you can use your foot to operate the latch and
what other purpose? - ✔✔Apply the final downward pressure to the handle
✔✔If a switch is defective what must you do? (Select All that apply) - ✔✔1) Report the
device to the proper authority
2) Apply tag to warn others of defective switch
✔✔Substances or drugs that are illegal or affect alertness, coordination, reaction,
response, or safety are prohibited on duty and what other instances? Select all that
apply - ✔✔1) Off Duty
2) Occupying CSX Facilities
✔✔Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by employees when? Select all that apply - ✔✔1)
Reporting for duty or on duty
2) On CSX Property or while occupying facilities provided by CSX
✔✔When disconnecting or adjusting air hoses what must you do? Select all that apply -
✔✔1) Prevent any part of the body from extending over or under the draw head to
operate angle cocks
2) Close both angle cocks before making any adjustments
✔✔What must you do when you remove an EOT? Select All That Apply - ✔✔1) Secure
the EOT hoses when transporting
2) Do not place the EOT where it will be a tripping hazard
✔✔You're switching in the yard and you see another employee crossing over equipment
and stepping on the draw head, what do you do? - ✔✔Warn the co-worker of the unsafe
act
✔✔If you are injured while on duty when must you report the injury? - ✔✔At the time of
the occurrence or prior to leaving CSX property on the day of the occurrence
✔✔What should you avoid while performing a task? Select all that apply - ✔✔1) Use
Excessive Force
2) Place any part of the body where it could be pinched
