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How are rules issued?
1.3.1 ANS Rules may be issued, canceled, or modified by track bulletin, general order, or special instructions.
What are Train and Engine employee's responsibilities regarding general orders, circulars, instructions, and notices?
1.3.2, 1.3.3 ANS Before beginning each day's work or trip, crew members and any others whose duties require,
must review general orders that apply to the territory they will work on.
Speed indicators must be accurate to within how many mph of a train's actual speed? (1.39) ANS Within 3 MPH
plus or minus at speeds of 10 to 30 MPH and within 5 MPH plus or minus at speeds above 30 MPH.
Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out rules and regulations and reporting any violations,
misconduct or negligence?
1.4 ANS All Employees.
What operating rules may be challenged with a "Good Faith Challengel?
1.4.1 ANS - Shoving movements.
- Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
- Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
When may a "good faith challenge" be made?
1.4.1 ANS When it has been determined that a directive may violate a related rule.
Who must be informed that a "good faith challenge" has been made?
1.4.1 ANS The supervisor who gave the directive to be challenged.
How may a "good faith challenge" be resolved?
1.4.1 ANS A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
1. The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
2. An employee's acceptance of the directive.
,3. An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person issuing the directive
When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or prohibited substances in their bodily
fluids?
1.5 ANS When on company property, when reporting for duty, and while on duty.
When are over-the-counter or prescription drugs allowed to be used by employees while on duty or on company
property?
1.5 ANS When used as prescribed and permitted by a medical practitioner, and that medication does not
adversely affect safe performance of duties.
Employees must not enter into altercations with each other. What else is not allowed?
1.7 ANS Practical jokes and wrestling.
What are employees on duty prohibited from doing?
1.10 ANS 1. Play games.
2. Use personal electronic devices.
3. Read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to their duties when:
- On a train or engine.
- Performing safety related activities.
- It would delay or interfere with required duties.
What is required of employees when reporting for duty?
1.15 ANS 1. They must report at the designated time and place.
2. They must have the necessary equipment to perform their duties.
When a train or engine is stopped in a tunnel and cannot move promptly, what must crewmembers do?
1.43 ANS 1. Shut down diesel engine at once.
2. Make a full service break application.
3. Apply hand brakes to prevent movement in case the air brakes leak off.
Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train and the observance of the rules?
, 1.47 ANS The conductor and the engineer.
What are the responsibilities of the conductor?
1.47 A ANS 1. To supervise the operation and administration of the train.
2. Advise the engineer and the dispatcher of any restrictions on equipment being handled.
3. Remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area restricted by:
Limits of authority, track warrant, track bulletin, or radio speed restrictions. The conductor must remind the
engineer after the train passes the last station, but at least 2 miles from the restriction.
What are the responsibilities of the engineer?
1.47B ANS 1. To safely and efficiently operate the engine.
2. To check with the conductor if any cars or units in the train require special handling.
When there is more than one crewmember in the engine control compartment, what must they communicate to
each other?
1.47 C ANS 1. The names of signals affecting their train.
2. Any restrictions or other known conditions that affect the safe operation of their train.
What required information must be given when transmitting or acknowledging a radio communication?
2.2 ANS Required identification, including:
The name or initials of the railroad, train name or number, engine number, or words that identify the precise
mobile unit.
What must an employee state when radio communication has ended or is completed?
2.4 ANS out
Other than a radio on the lead locomotive, what other communication devices must a train have?
2.5 ANS A second means of communication, which may include:
An operative radio on any unit in the consist, a portable radio, or another wireless communication device.
If an employee receives a radio call must that call be acknowledged?
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How are rules issued?
1.3.1 ANS Rules may be issued, canceled, or modified by track bulletin, general order, or special instructions.
What are Train and Engine employee's responsibilities regarding general orders, circulars, instructions, and notices?
1.3.2, 1.3.3 ANS Before beginning each day's work or trip, crew members and any others whose duties require,
must review general orders that apply to the territory they will work on.
Speed indicators must be accurate to within how many mph of a train's actual speed? (1.39) ANS Within 3 MPH
plus or minus at speeds of 10 to 30 MPH and within 5 MPH plus or minus at speeds above 30 MPH.
Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out rules and regulations and reporting any violations,
misconduct or negligence?
1.4 ANS All Employees.
What operating rules may be challenged with a "Good Faith Challengel?
1.4.1 ANS - Shoving movements.
- Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
- Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
When may a "good faith challenge" be made?
1.4.1 ANS When it has been determined that a directive may violate a related rule.
Who must be informed that a "good faith challenge" has been made?
1.4.1 ANS The supervisor who gave the directive to be challenged.
How may a "good faith challenge" be resolved?
1.4.1 ANS A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
1. The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
2. An employee's acceptance of the directive.
,3. An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person issuing the directive
When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or prohibited substances in their bodily
fluids?
1.5 ANS When on company property, when reporting for duty, and while on duty.
When are over-the-counter or prescription drugs allowed to be used by employees while on duty or on company
property?
1.5 ANS When used as prescribed and permitted by a medical practitioner, and that medication does not
adversely affect safe performance of duties.
Employees must not enter into altercations with each other. What else is not allowed?
1.7 ANS Practical jokes and wrestling.
What are employees on duty prohibited from doing?
1.10 ANS 1. Play games.
2. Use personal electronic devices.
3. Read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related to their duties when:
- On a train or engine.
- Performing safety related activities.
- It would delay or interfere with required duties.
What is required of employees when reporting for duty?
1.15 ANS 1. They must report at the designated time and place.
2. They must have the necessary equipment to perform their duties.
When a train or engine is stopped in a tunnel and cannot move promptly, what must crewmembers do?
1.43 ANS 1. Shut down diesel engine at once.
2. Make a full service break application.
3. Apply hand brakes to prevent movement in case the air brakes leak off.
Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train and the observance of the rules?
, 1.47 ANS The conductor and the engineer.
What are the responsibilities of the conductor?
1.47 A ANS 1. To supervise the operation and administration of the train.
2. Advise the engineer and the dispatcher of any restrictions on equipment being handled.
3. Remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area restricted by:
Limits of authority, track warrant, track bulletin, or radio speed restrictions. The conductor must remind the
engineer after the train passes the last station, but at least 2 miles from the restriction.
What are the responsibilities of the engineer?
1.47B ANS 1. To safely and efficiently operate the engine.
2. To check with the conductor if any cars or units in the train require special handling.
When there is more than one crewmember in the engine control compartment, what must they communicate to
each other?
1.47 C ANS 1. The names of signals affecting their train.
2. Any restrictions or other known conditions that affect the safe operation of their train.
What required information must be given when transmitting or acknowledging a radio communication?
2.2 ANS Required identification, including:
The name or initials of the railroad, train name or number, engine number, or words that identify the precise
mobile unit.
What must an employee state when radio communication has ended or is completed?
2.4 ANS out
Other than a radio on the lead locomotive, what other communication devices must a train have?
2.5 ANS A second means of communication, which may include:
An operative radio on any unit in the consist, a portable radio, or another wireless communication device.
If an employee receives a radio call must that call be acknowledged?
