CSX FREIGHT CONDUCTOR FINAL
EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATE
When radios are used during a shove movement, employees must communicate what?
- ANSWER-They are clear of all tracks.
-Where point protection is being provided.
-Switches and Derails are alligned
-Distance of movement
Clearance Point - ANSWERthe location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for
passage on an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment
When a car is unsafe for movement, Ask. - ANSWERDispatcher or supervisor for
instructions
If a car is Damages or Defective, ask. - ANSWERMechanical Dept. or Transportation
Dept. for instructions.
Don't move any car flagged to be over weight on train Documentation, unless
authorized by. - ANSWERCustomer Service or Clearance Bureau
When track length is insufficient to permit leaving equipment clear of connecting tracks
and it is necessary to leave it beyond the clearance points, how must it be left? -
ANSWERCompletely occupy the switch of connecting track
Cars weighing more than 95 tons, you must. - ANSWER-Observe cars for excessive
Rocking
-Reduce speed if rocking is observed
-Avoid speeds between 14-21 MPH
To test if hand brake is working you must. - ANSWER-Push against equipment with
locomotive
-Look/Listen for Retarding Effect
Unattended equipment must be secured with. - ANSWER-Sufficient amount of
handbrakes (Not less than 1).
When Clearance Point is not identified, determine clearance point by. - ANSWER-
Standing outside Rail & off Crosstie of connecting track
-Extend arm towards equipment
-Identify location where equipment can't be touched.
-Position equipment an additional 50ft beyond that point
, All employees Directing pushing or Shoving movement, must. - ANSWER-Provide point
protection on Equipment or from the Ground
-Ensure equipment is coupled by Stretching Slack.
Who can provide Point Protection? - ANSWERQualified Employee
Do not release hand brake until - ANSWEREquipment is coupled to locomotive
After applying Sufficient amount of handbrakes brakes. - ANSWER-Verify Brake Shoes
on (B) End are against the wheel.
-Instruct locomotive operator to release independent Brakes
How do you test if Hand Brakes are Sufficient? - ANSWEROne Minute Brake Test
If Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for Transport. - ANSWER-Do NOT
accept, Pull or Allow it to continue in Transportation
Who do you notify if Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for transport. -
ANSWER-Customer service
-Train Dispatchers, or
-Supervisor
What is an acceptable shipping Document. - ANSWERRadio Waybill ( Hand-written,
Printed not cursive)
When are Radio Waybills Required? - ANSWER-To correct existing Document
-When shipping Document is not present
-When all required entries are not present
Who do you contact to generate a Radio Waybill? - ANSWERDispatcher or Supervisor
Except in Yard or Terminals Clearance Impacted Shipments must be Authorized by. -
ANSWERClearance Bureau
When moving clearance impacted shipment make sure to l. - ANSWERPosition it so
Crew can observe it
Before picking up Clearance impacted shipment on line-of-road, recieve instructions
from - ANSWERClearance Bureau
Doors that must be closed and latched BEFORE DEPARTING - ANSWERBox Car
Doors and Bottom Discharge Doors
What end of car has the hand brake - ANSWERB-End
EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATE
When radios are used during a shove movement, employees must communicate what?
- ANSWER-They are clear of all tracks.
-Where point protection is being provided.
-Switches and Derails are alligned
-Distance of movement
Clearance Point - ANSWERthe location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for
passage on an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment
When a car is unsafe for movement, Ask. - ANSWERDispatcher or supervisor for
instructions
If a car is Damages or Defective, ask. - ANSWERMechanical Dept. or Transportation
Dept. for instructions.
Don't move any car flagged to be over weight on train Documentation, unless
authorized by. - ANSWERCustomer Service or Clearance Bureau
When track length is insufficient to permit leaving equipment clear of connecting tracks
and it is necessary to leave it beyond the clearance points, how must it be left? -
ANSWERCompletely occupy the switch of connecting track
Cars weighing more than 95 tons, you must. - ANSWER-Observe cars for excessive
Rocking
-Reduce speed if rocking is observed
-Avoid speeds between 14-21 MPH
To test if hand brake is working you must. - ANSWER-Push against equipment with
locomotive
-Look/Listen for Retarding Effect
Unattended equipment must be secured with. - ANSWER-Sufficient amount of
handbrakes (Not less than 1).
When Clearance Point is not identified, determine clearance point by. - ANSWER-
Standing outside Rail & off Crosstie of connecting track
-Extend arm towards equipment
-Identify location where equipment can't be touched.
-Position equipment an additional 50ft beyond that point
, All employees Directing pushing or Shoving movement, must. - ANSWER-Provide point
protection on Equipment or from the Ground
-Ensure equipment is coupled by Stretching Slack.
Who can provide Point Protection? - ANSWERQualified Employee
Do not release hand brake until - ANSWEREquipment is coupled to locomotive
After applying Sufficient amount of handbrakes brakes. - ANSWER-Verify Brake Shoes
on (B) End are against the wheel.
-Instruct locomotive operator to release independent Brakes
How do you test if Hand Brakes are Sufficient? - ANSWEROne Minute Brake Test
If Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for Transport. - ANSWER-Do NOT
accept, Pull or Allow it to continue in Transportation
Who do you notify if Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for transport. -
ANSWER-Customer service
-Train Dispatchers, or
-Supervisor
What is an acceptable shipping Document. - ANSWERRadio Waybill ( Hand-written,
Printed not cursive)
When are Radio Waybills Required? - ANSWER-To correct existing Document
-When shipping Document is not present
-When all required entries are not present
Who do you contact to generate a Radio Waybill? - ANSWERDispatcher or Supervisor
Except in Yard or Terminals Clearance Impacted Shipments must be Authorized by. -
ANSWERClearance Bureau
When moving clearance impacted shipment make sure to l. - ANSWERPosition it so
Crew can observe it
Before picking up Clearance impacted shipment on line-of-road, recieve instructions
from - ANSWERClearance Bureau
Doors that must be closed and latched BEFORE DEPARTING - ANSWERBox Car
Doors and Bottom Discharge Doors
What end of car has the hand brake - ANSWERB-End
