BNSF MAINTENANCE OF WAY
OPERATING RULES (MWOR) VERSION
2 - HIGH DIFFICULTY MASTERY TEST
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. According to Rule 6.27, which of the following best defines the requirements of ‘Restricted
Speed’?
A. A speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision, short of train, engine,
railroad car, men or equipment fouling the track, stop signal, or derail or switch lined
improperly, not exceeding 20 MPH.
B. A speed not exceeding 25 MPH that allows stopping within the range of vision.
C. A speed not exceeding 15 MPH that allows stopping within half the range of vision short
of any obstruction.
D. A speed dictated by the dispatcher to ensure safe passage through work zones, not
exceeding 10 MPH.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 6.27 specifically defines restricted speed as the ability to
stop within half the range of vision, not exceeding 20 MPH, while watching for various
obstructions.
,2. Under Rule 1.47, when must a job briefing be updated?
A. When the work task or relevant conditions change.
B. Only when a new employee joins the work group.
C. Every two hours during the shift.
D. Only when instructed by a supervisor or dispatcher.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: MWOR 1.47 requires that job briefings be updated whenever the
work task or conditions affecting safety change.
3. What is the defined distance for being ‘Foul of Track’ according to MWOR definitions?
A. Within 10 feet of the centerline of the track.
B. Within 6 feet of the gauge side of the rail.
C. Within 4 feet of the field side of the near rail.
D. Anywhere between the two rails of a single track.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Foul of track is defined as being within 4 feet of the field side of
the near rail.
4. Under Rule 5.4.3 (Yellow-Red Flag), what must a train do if no EIC is mentioned in a Form B
or other instructions?
A. Stop immediately and call the dispatcher.
, B. Proceed at maximum authorized speed.
C. Proceed at restricted speed until the rear of the train has passed a point 2 miles beyond
the flag.
D. Move at restricted speed for 2 miles.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: If no EIC instructions are available, Rule 5.4.3 requires restricted
speed for 2 miles beyond the Yellow-Red flag.
5. When using ‘Train Coordination’ (Rule 6.3.1) to establish working limits, what condition
must be met?
A. The train must be moving away from the employees.
B. The dispatcher must issue a track warrant for the train to act as a shield.
C. The train must have a Form B in effect.
D. The train must be in sight and stopped, and the employee must communicate with the
engineer.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Train Coordination requires the train to be visible, stopped, and
direct communication established between the EIC and the engineer.
6. Rule 1.10 prohibits the use of personal electronic devices except in which situation?
A. During a scheduled lunch break, even if on the track.
OPERATING RULES (MWOR) VERSION
2 - HIGH DIFFICULTY MASTERY TEST
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. According to Rule 6.27, which of the following best defines the requirements of ‘Restricted
Speed’?
A. A speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision, short of train, engine,
railroad car, men or equipment fouling the track, stop signal, or derail or switch lined
improperly, not exceeding 20 MPH.
B. A speed not exceeding 25 MPH that allows stopping within the range of vision.
C. A speed not exceeding 15 MPH that allows stopping within half the range of vision short
of any obstruction.
D. A speed dictated by the dispatcher to ensure safe passage through work zones, not
exceeding 10 MPH.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 6.27 specifically defines restricted speed as the ability to
stop within half the range of vision, not exceeding 20 MPH, while watching for various
obstructions.
,2. Under Rule 1.47, when must a job briefing be updated?
A. When the work task or relevant conditions change.
B. Only when a new employee joins the work group.
C. Every two hours during the shift.
D. Only when instructed by a supervisor or dispatcher.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: MWOR 1.47 requires that job briefings be updated whenever the
work task or conditions affecting safety change.
3. What is the defined distance for being ‘Foul of Track’ according to MWOR definitions?
A. Within 10 feet of the centerline of the track.
B. Within 6 feet of the gauge side of the rail.
C. Within 4 feet of the field side of the near rail.
D. Anywhere between the two rails of a single track.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Foul of track is defined as being within 4 feet of the field side of
the near rail.
4. Under Rule 5.4.3 (Yellow-Red Flag), what must a train do if no EIC is mentioned in a Form B
or other instructions?
A. Stop immediately and call the dispatcher.
, B. Proceed at maximum authorized speed.
C. Proceed at restricted speed until the rear of the train has passed a point 2 miles beyond
the flag.
D. Move at restricted speed for 2 miles.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: If no EIC instructions are available, Rule 5.4.3 requires restricted
speed for 2 miles beyond the Yellow-Red flag.
5. When using ‘Train Coordination’ (Rule 6.3.1) to establish working limits, what condition
must be met?
A. The train must be moving away from the employees.
B. The dispatcher must issue a track warrant for the train to act as a shield.
C. The train must have a Form B in effect.
D. The train must be in sight and stopped, and the employee must communicate with the
engineer.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Train Coordination requires the train to be visible, stopped, and
direct communication established between the EIC and the engineer.
6. Rule 1.10 prohibits the use of personal electronic devices except in which situation?
A. During a scheduled lunch break, even if on the track.
