CSX Conductor Training Week 1 Test
Review 100% Correct!!
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - ANSWERSRanking Employee or
Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - ANSWERSArm out horizontal over the
track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - ANSWERSAlways take the safe
course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - ANSWERSHand held overhead
when Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - ANSWERSRanking
Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - ANSWERSIn the "on" or derailing
position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - ANSWERS1) Ensure that any
preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not
locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee
must? - ANSWERS1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the
instructions of said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must?
- ANSWERS1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each
switch an employee should check what? - ANSWERSThat all switch points are flush
and aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify
what? - ANSWERS1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all
properly aligned for the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up
trains for storing cars and other purposes? - ANSWERSYard
, By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent
track? - ANSWERSClearance Point
What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel,
consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to
another? - ANSWERSCrossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? -
ANSWERSSwitch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the
route of a passing train? - ANSWERS30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken?
- ANSWERS1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing
equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps
must be taken when disembarking moving equipment? - ANSWERS1) Avoid getting off
equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be
placing your foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? -
ANSWERSputting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement,
slack actions and? - ANSWERSFace direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground -
ANSWERS12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? -
ANSWERSdismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - ANSWERS1) Broom. 2)
Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - ANSWERS1) On duty, or reporting for
duty. 2) on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the following apply? - ANSWERS1) Do not
extend over the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH anglecocks
are closed before adjusting hoses with hands.
Review 100% Correct!!
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - ANSWERSRanking Employee or
Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - ANSWERSArm out horizontal over the
track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - ANSWERSAlways take the safe
course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - ANSWERSHand held overhead
when Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - ANSWERSRanking
Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - ANSWERSIn the "on" or derailing
position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - ANSWERS1) Ensure that any
preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not
locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee
must? - ANSWERS1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the
instructions of said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must?
- ANSWERS1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each
switch an employee should check what? - ANSWERSThat all switch points are flush
and aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify
what? - ANSWERS1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all
properly aligned for the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up
trains for storing cars and other purposes? - ANSWERSYard
, By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent
track? - ANSWERSClearance Point
What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel,
consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to
another? - ANSWERSCrossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? -
ANSWERSSwitch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the
route of a passing train? - ANSWERS30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken?
- ANSWERS1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing
equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps
must be taken when disembarking moving equipment? - ANSWERS1) Avoid getting off
equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be
placing your foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? -
ANSWERSputting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement,
slack actions and? - ANSWERSFace direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground -
ANSWERS12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? -
ANSWERSdismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - ANSWERS1) Broom. 2)
Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - ANSWERS1) On duty, or reporting for
duty. 2) on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the following apply? - ANSWERS1) Do not
extend over the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH anglecocks
are closed before adjusting hoses with hands.
