GCOR Questions And Answers
Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out rules and
regulations and reporting any violations, misconduct or negligence? - -All
employees
-When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or
prohibited substances in their bodily fluids? - -When reporting for duty, while
on duty, and while on company property
-When may employees use over-the-counter or prescription drugs? - -When
they do not adversely affect safe performance and, in the case of
prescription drugs, when permitted by a medical practitioner and used as
prescribed
-Which of the following statements is true? - -Employees may use any means
of communication necessary to respond to an emergency situation involving
the operation of the railroad or encountered while performing a duty for the
railroad
-What is required whenever an engine is coupled to occupied passenger
cars? - -Engines must not be left without an authorized employee in charge
-Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train and
observance of the rules? - -The conductor and engineer, and other crew
members must act responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations
-Which of the following is the responsibility of the conductor? - -The
supervision of the operation and administration of the train. Advising the
engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction placed on equipment being
handled. Reminding the engineer after the train passes the last station, but
not less than two miles prior to reaching an area restricted by limits of
authority, track warrant, track bulletin or radio speed restriction.
-Which of the following is the responsibility of the engineer? - -Checking with
the conductor to determine if any cars or units in their train require special
handling
-When there is more than one crew member in the engine control
compartment, what must they communicate to each other? - -The name of
signals affecting their train
, -When employees are transmitting or acknowledging a radio communication,
what must the required identification always include, in addition to the train
name (number), engine number, or words that identify the precise mobile
unit? - -It must begin with the name or initials of the (employing) railroad
-What communication devices must a train have before leaving its
originating passenger terminal? - -An operative radio in the controlling unit
and a second means of communication (a radio in another unit, a portable
radio, or other wireless communication devices)
-When must an emergency call ("Emergency, Emergency, Emergency") be
made? - -After overrunning limits of authority or Stop indications. After
emergency brake applications. Initial reports of hazardous conditions such as
derailments, collisions, storms, washouts, fires or track obstructions.
-When may employees use the radio to give information to a train or engine
crew about the name, position, aspect or indication displayed by a fixed
signal? - -When given between members of the same crew or in an
emergency
-When radios are used in conjunction with a shoving or backing movement,
what must be included in the instructions given by employee directing the
movement? - -That the employee directing the movement is on the point, or
preceding the movement (when permitted). The position of any switches
involved with the move. The direction and distance of the movement to be
made.
-When radios are used in conjunction with a shoving or backing movement,
and any of the required information is not provided, or if there is doubt about
the meaning of the instructions, how must the engineer proceed? - -At
restricted speed
-Which of the following are mandatory directives? - -track warrants, track
bulletins, DTC authority, track permits, and radio speed restrictions
-Which crew members of a train must have a written copy of mandatory
directives? - -the conductor and engineer
-Which crew members of a train must read and understand mandatory
directives? - -all crew members
-How long must written copies of mandatory directives be retained? - -Until
fulfilled or canceled
-When transmitting and receiving mandatory directives, how must numbers
be stated and repeated? - -State and spell single digit numbers by number
Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out rules and
regulations and reporting any violations, misconduct or negligence? - -All
employees
-When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or
prohibited substances in their bodily fluids? - -When reporting for duty, while
on duty, and while on company property
-When may employees use over-the-counter or prescription drugs? - -When
they do not adversely affect safe performance and, in the case of
prescription drugs, when permitted by a medical practitioner and used as
prescribed
-Which of the following statements is true? - -Employees may use any means
of communication necessary to respond to an emergency situation involving
the operation of the railroad or encountered while performing a duty for the
railroad
-What is required whenever an engine is coupled to occupied passenger
cars? - -Engines must not be left without an authorized employee in charge
-Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train and
observance of the rules? - -The conductor and engineer, and other crew
members must act responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations
-Which of the following is the responsibility of the conductor? - -The
supervision of the operation and administration of the train. Advising the
engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction placed on equipment being
handled. Reminding the engineer after the train passes the last station, but
not less than two miles prior to reaching an area restricted by limits of
authority, track warrant, track bulletin or radio speed restriction.
-Which of the following is the responsibility of the engineer? - -Checking with
the conductor to determine if any cars or units in their train require special
handling
-When there is more than one crew member in the engine control
compartment, what must they communicate to each other? - -The name of
signals affecting their train
, -When employees are transmitting or acknowledging a radio communication,
what must the required identification always include, in addition to the train
name (number), engine number, or words that identify the precise mobile
unit? - -It must begin with the name or initials of the (employing) railroad
-What communication devices must a train have before leaving its
originating passenger terminal? - -An operative radio in the controlling unit
and a second means of communication (a radio in another unit, a portable
radio, or other wireless communication devices)
-When must an emergency call ("Emergency, Emergency, Emergency") be
made? - -After overrunning limits of authority or Stop indications. After
emergency brake applications. Initial reports of hazardous conditions such as
derailments, collisions, storms, washouts, fires or track obstructions.
-When may employees use the radio to give information to a train or engine
crew about the name, position, aspect or indication displayed by a fixed
signal? - -When given between members of the same crew or in an
emergency
-When radios are used in conjunction with a shoving or backing movement,
what must be included in the instructions given by employee directing the
movement? - -That the employee directing the movement is on the point, or
preceding the movement (when permitted). The position of any switches
involved with the move. The direction and distance of the movement to be
made.
-When radios are used in conjunction with a shoving or backing movement,
and any of the required information is not provided, or if there is doubt about
the meaning of the instructions, how must the engineer proceed? - -At
restricted speed
-Which of the following are mandatory directives? - -track warrants, track
bulletins, DTC authority, track permits, and radio speed restrictions
-Which crew members of a train must have a written copy of mandatory
directives? - -the conductor and engineer
-Which crew members of a train must read and understand mandatory
directives? - -all crew members
-How long must written copies of mandatory directives be retained? - -Until
fulfilled or canceled
-When transmitting and receiving mandatory directives, how must numbers
be stated and repeated? - -State and spell single digit numbers by number
