BNSF MAINTENANCE OF WAY
OPERATING RULES (MOWOR)
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. According to BNSF MOWOR, what is the defined distance for ‘Foul of Track’?
A. Within 4 feet of the field side of the near rail.
B. Within 10 feet of the field side of the rail.
C. Within 6 feet of the gauge side of the rail.
D. Anywhere within the ballast section.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: MOWOR defines fouling the track as being within 4 feet of the
field side of the near rail or when an individual or equipment could be struck by a moving
train or on-track equipment.
2. When performing a Job Briefing, what is the primary purpose?
A. To assign overtime hours to the crew.
B. To ensure all employees understand the tasks, hazards, and safety procedures.
C. To document equipment maintenance logs.
,D. To contact the dispatcher for track warrants.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: A job briefing must be conducted before performing any task to
ensure all involved employees understand the work, safety risks, and protection methods.
3. Under Rule 1.5, what is the restriction regarding the use or possession of intoxicants?
A. Allowed only during off-duty meal breaks.
B. Allowed if prescribed by a doctor without notification.
C. Prohibited while on duty, on company property, or when subject to duty.
D. Prohibited only if it impairs performance.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 1.5 strictly prohibits the use, possession, or being under the
influence of alcohol or controlled substances while on duty or on company property.
4. What must an employee do if they see a signal that is not clearly visible or is absent?
A. Proceed at maximum authorized speed.
B. Assume the signal is ‘Proceed’.
C. Contact the dispatcher to ask what the signal was.
D. Regard the signal as the most restrictive indication.
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: Rule 9.1 requires that a signal that is improperly displayed, or
the absence of a signal where one is usually shown, must be treated as the most restrictive
indication.
5. What is the maximum speed allowed for movement at ‘Restricted Speed’?
A. 10 MPH.
B. 40 MPH.
C. 30 MPH.
D. 20 MPH.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Restricted speed is a speed that allows stopping within half the
range of vision, but not exceeding 20 MPH.
6. Who is responsible for the safety and protection of a work group within Form B limits?
A. The Train Dispatcher.
B. The Division Engineer.
C. The Locomotive Engineer.
D. The Employee in Charge (EIC).
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Employee in Charge (EIC) is responsible for the safety of the
work group and for granting permission to trains to enter the Form B limits.
OPERATING RULES (MOWOR)
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. According to BNSF MOWOR, what is the defined distance for ‘Foul of Track’?
A. Within 4 feet of the field side of the near rail.
B. Within 10 feet of the field side of the rail.
C. Within 6 feet of the gauge side of the rail.
D. Anywhere within the ballast section.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: MOWOR defines fouling the track as being within 4 feet of the
field side of the near rail or when an individual or equipment could be struck by a moving
train or on-track equipment.
2. When performing a Job Briefing, what is the primary purpose?
A. To assign overtime hours to the crew.
B. To ensure all employees understand the tasks, hazards, and safety procedures.
C. To document equipment maintenance logs.
,D. To contact the dispatcher for track warrants.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: A job briefing must be conducted before performing any task to
ensure all involved employees understand the work, safety risks, and protection methods.
3. Under Rule 1.5, what is the restriction regarding the use or possession of intoxicants?
A. Allowed only during off-duty meal breaks.
B. Allowed if prescribed by a doctor without notification.
C. Prohibited while on duty, on company property, or when subject to duty.
D. Prohibited only if it impairs performance.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 1.5 strictly prohibits the use, possession, or being under the
influence of alcohol or controlled substances while on duty or on company property.
4. What must an employee do if they see a signal that is not clearly visible or is absent?
A. Proceed at maximum authorized speed.
B. Assume the signal is ‘Proceed’.
C. Contact the dispatcher to ask what the signal was.
D. Regard the signal as the most restrictive indication.
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: Rule 9.1 requires that a signal that is improperly displayed, or
the absence of a signal where one is usually shown, must be treated as the most restrictive
indication.
5. What is the maximum speed allowed for movement at ‘Restricted Speed’?
A. 10 MPH.
B. 40 MPH.
C. 30 MPH.
D. 20 MPH.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Restricted speed is a speed that allows stopping within half the
range of vision, but not exceeding 20 MPH.
6. Who is responsible for the safety and protection of a work group within Form B limits?
A. The Train Dispatcher.
B. The Division Engineer.
C. The Locomotive Engineer.
D. The Employee in Charge (EIC).
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Employee in Charge (EIC) is responsible for the safety of the
work group and for granting permission to trains to enter the Form B limits.
