CSX Freight Conductor Quiz 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS and CORRECT
Answers
True or False: CSX Employees must not possess a firearm or other weapon when on duty, on
CSX Property or when occupying facilities provided by CSX unless Authorized. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
Pay must only be claimed: - CORRECT ANSWER - By the employee to be paid or the
employee authorized to make claims for the crew or group of workers.
When on duty employees must, - CORRECT ANSWER - Take the safe course when
conditions are not covered by the rule
What is the hand signal for reduce speed? - CORRECT ANSWER - slight horizontal
movement at arm's length at right angle to the track.
What is the hand signal for stop? - CORRECT ANSWER - Swing at a right angle to the
track.
What is the hand signal for release air brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hold at arm's
length above the head, when equipment is standing.
A utility employee may work as a member of a train or yard crew after what step has been taken
to attach to the crew? - CORRECT ANSWER - The utility employee establishes
communication with the crew by contacting the ranking crewmember of the train.
True or False: On other than a main track, signaled track, or siding tracks hand operated
crossover switches must be in a corresponding position with both switches lined for crossover
movement or both switches lined for straight movement. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
, On all tracks, what is the normal position for derails? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
derailing position.
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - CORRECT ANSWER - Any
preceding movement has passed the clearance point and the device is not locked, clamped,
spiked or tagged out of service.
What should you do if you find a lock to be defective or missing on a main track switch. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Report the missing or defective lock to the train dispatcher and be
governed by his/her instructions.
When an employee determines a switch or derail is defective the employee must? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Not operate the device and report the device to the proper authority.
After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain the - CORRECT
ANSWER - Device is properly lined for the intended movement and the switch points fit
properly.
When radios are used during a shoving or pushing movement the employee directing the
movement must communicate the following to the employee receiving the instructions: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Employee is clear of all tracks and switches and derails involved
with the movement are properly lined.
A system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings used for making up trains, storing cars, and
for other purposes. - CORRECT ANSWER - Yard
A track connection between two adjacent, but not necessarily parallel, tracks consisting of two
switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to the other. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Crossover
A device consisting of necessary rails and connections designed to change the direction of a
movement from the track on which it is moving to another track - CORRECT ANSWER -
Switch
ACTUAL QUESTIONS and CORRECT
Answers
True or False: CSX Employees must not possess a firearm or other weapon when on duty, on
CSX Property or when occupying facilities provided by CSX unless Authorized. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
Pay must only be claimed: - CORRECT ANSWER - By the employee to be paid or the
employee authorized to make claims for the crew or group of workers.
When on duty employees must, - CORRECT ANSWER - Take the safe course when
conditions are not covered by the rule
What is the hand signal for reduce speed? - CORRECT ANSWER - slight horizontal
movement at arm's length at right angle to the track.
What is the hand signal for stop? - CORRECT ANSWER - Swing at a right angle to the
track.
What is the hand signal for release air brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hold at arm's
length above the head, when equipment is standing.
A utility employee may work as a member of a train or yard crew after what step has been taken
to attach to the crew? - CORRECT ANSWER - The utility employee establishes
communication with the crew by contacting the ranking crewmember of the train.
True or False: On other than a main track, signaled track, or siding tracks hand operated
crossover switches must be in a corresponding position with both switches lined for crossover
movement or both switches lined for straight movement. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
, On all tracks, what is the normal position for derails? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
derailing position.
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - CORRECT ANSWER - Any
preceding movement has passed the clearance point and the device is not locked, clamped,
spiked or tagged out of service.
What should you do if you find a lock to be defective or missing on a main track switch. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Report the missing or defective lock to the train dispatcher and be
governed by his/her instructions.
When an employee determines a switch or derail is defective the employee must? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Not operate the device and report the device to the proper authority.
After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain the - CORRECT
ANSWER - Device is properly lined for the intended movement and the switch points fit
properly.
When radios are used during a shoving or pushing movement the employee directing the
movement must communicate the following to the employee receiving the instructions: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Employee is clear of all tracks and switches and derails involved
with the movement are properly lined.
A system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings used for making up trains, storing cars, and
for other purposes. - CORRECT ANSWER - Yard
A track connection between two adjacent, but not necessarily parallel, tracks consisting of two
switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to the other. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Crossover
A device consisting of necessary rails and connections designed to change the direction of a
movement from the track on which it is moving to another track - CORRECT ANSWER -
Switch
