CSX Freight Conductor Quiz 4
When you cannot provide proper clearance after using a switch what should you do? -
✔️✔️Pull the equipment back out enough to completely occupy the entire switch
What must you do if you find a defective switch or derail? Select all that apply - ✔️✔️1)
Do not operate it and report it to the proper authority
2) Tag the device as defective
You discover one of the cars in your consist is unsafe to move, who would you get
further instructions from? - ✔️✔️Train Dispatcher or supervisor
After crossing over a defect detector what is required for you to do? - ✔️✔️Listen for
Defect alarm and stop and inspect if defect is detected
You are preparing your train and find that one of your cars is overweight, who can
authorize you to leave? - ✔️✔️Customer Service or Clearance Bureau
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee
must? - ✔️✔️Report to the proper authority
How should you announce by radio that your train has stopped on a controlled track? -
✔️✔️Upon stopping and in 15 minute intervals
What percentage of air brakes must be operable on a train? - ✔️✔️The rear car and
85%
You have a car with a hot bearing, what is the fastest speed you can move with that
car? - ✔️✔️4 MPH
When must you cut out the air brakes on a car? - ✔️✔️1) if the brakes do not release
2) When the car must be moved with an overheated bearing
Before moving a damaged or defective car you must: - ✔️✔️Obtain instructions from
the mechanical and transportation departments.
and
inform the train dispatcher of the movement
You passed a defect detector and it reported a defect what should you do? - ✔️✔️Stop
and inspect
, What speed range should you avoid when handling one or more plate f box cars,
gondolas, open top hoppers, or covered hoppers with a capacity of at least 4000 cu ft
that are loaded with more than 95 tons and identified by the tonnage graph? - ✔️✔️14 -
21 MPH
What is the proper procedure for a 1 car handbrake test? - ✔️✔️Push against the
equipment, if retarding effect is observed it passes if not it fails
How many handbrakes must you have for 100 cars? - ✔️✔️at least 1
You have been instructed to store cars in a certain track and the clearance point is not
easily identifiable, how do you determine the clearance point? - ✔️✔️Standing outside
of the rail and off the end of crosstie extend arm toward equipment identifying the
location where the equipment can no longer be touched and positioning the equipment
an additional 50 ft car length into track
After coupling your train preparing for shoving movements what should you do? -
✔️✔️Know all cars are coupled by stretching the slack
When shoving or pushing what responsibilities does the employee have? - ✔️✔️1) The
movement is protected by a qualified employee
2) the track is clear of equipment and conflicting movements
What precautions must you take when at industries? - ✔️✔️1) Movements only be
made when gates, doors or other such devices are fully opened and fastened
2) Do not make movements on a portion of track when dirt, sand, gravel, or other debris
covers the rail or obstructs the flangeway
Before releasing the handbrake on a car what must you ensure? - ✔️✔️That it is
coupled to the locomotive
You are operating in TWC-D territory and you lined a switch, what is required for you to
do? - ✔️✔️Verbally confirm with all crewmembers and affected personnel that the
switch has been restored and locked in the normal position or it will be left in the reverse
position as authorized by the train dispatcher.
You are instructed to leave 4 cars at a siding, how long must you perform a handbrake
test? - ✔️✔️1 minute
When must you obtain permission from a train dispatcher before operating an
electrically locked switch or derail? - ✔️✔️1) Entering a signaled track
2) crossing from one signaled track to another
When you cannot provide proper clearance after using a switch what should you do? -
✔️✔️Pull the equipment back out enough to completely occupy the entire switch
What must you do if you find a defective switch or derail? Select all that apply - ✔️✔️1)
Do not operate it and report it to the proper authority
2) Tag the device as defective
You discover one of the cars in your consist is unsafe to move, who would you get
further instructions from? - ✔️✔️Train Dispatcher or supervisor
After crossing over a defect detector what is required for you to do? - ✔️✔️Listen for
Defect alarm and stop and inspect if defect is detected
You are preparing your train and find that one of your cars is overweight, who can
authorize you to leave? - ✔️✔️Customer Service or Clearance Bureau
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee
must? - ✔️✔️Report to the proper authority
How should you announce by radio that your train has stopped on a controlled track? -
✔️✔️Upon stopping and in 15 minute intervals
What percentage of air brakes must be operable on a train? - ✔️✔️The rear car and
85%
You have a car with a hot bearing, what is the fastest speed you can move with that
car? - ✔️✔️4 MPH
When must you cut out the air brakes on a car? - ✔️✔️1) if the brakes do not release
2) When the car must be moved with an overheated bearing
Before moving a damaged or defective car you must: - ✔️✔️Obtain instructions from
the mechanical and transportation departments.
and
inform the train dispatcher of the movement
You passed a defect detector and it reported a defect what should you do? - ✔️✔️Stop
and inspect
, What speed range should you avoid when handling one or more plate f box cars,
gondolas, open top hoppers, or covered hoppers with a capacity of at least 4000 cu ft
that are loaded with more than 95 tons and identified by the tonnage graph? - ✔️✔️14 -
21 MPH
What is the proper procedure for a 1 car handbrake test? - ✔️✔️Push against the
equipment, if retarding effect is observed it passes if not it fails
How many handbrakes must you have for 100 cars? - ✔️✔️at least 1
You have been instructed to store cars in a certain track and the clearance point is not
easily identifiable, how do you determine the clearance point? - ✔️✔️Standing outside
of the rail and off the end of crosstie extend arm toward equipment identifying the
location where the equipment can no longer be touched and positioning the equipment
an additional 50 ft car length into track
After coupling your train preparing for shoving movements what should you do? -
✔️✔️Know all cars are coupled by stretching the slack
When shoving or pushing what responsibilities does the employee have? - ✔️✔️1) The
movement is protected by a qualified employee
2) the track is clear of equipment and conflicting movements
What precautions must you take when at industries? - ✔️✔️1) Movements only be
made when gates, doors or other such devices are fully opened and fastened
2) Do not make movements on a portion of track when dirt, sand, gravel, or other debris
covers the rail or obstructs the flangeway
Before releasing the handbrake on a car what must you ensure? - ✔️✔️That it is
coupled to the locomotive
You are operating in TWC-D territory and you lined a switch, what is required for you to
do? - ✔️✔️Verbally confirm with all crewmembers and affected personnel that the
switch has been restored and locked in the normal position or it will be left in the reverse
position as authorized by the train dispatcher.
You are instructed to leave 4 cars at a siding, how long must you perform a handbrake
test? - ✔️✔️1 minute
When must you obtain permission from a train dispatcher before operating an
electrically locked switch or derail? - ✔️✔️1) Entering a signaled track
2) crossing from one signaled track to another
