BNSF Conductor New Hire Student
Guide Exam Q&A 100% Pass
BNSF 5467 East passes a yellow flag 2 miles in advance of a 20 mph Form
A track bulletin. When may the crew resume maximum speed? - ✔✔When
the rear of the train is clear of the restricted area.
BNSF 540 East passes a yellow-red flag at MP 280, and the crew has no
track bulletin specifying a restiction. They try unsuccessfully to contact the
employee in charge. They contact the dispatcher, who verifies there is no
restriction in effect at that location. Two miles from the location of the
yellow-red flag, the crew does not find a red flag. How must the crew
proceed? When may the crew increase speed? - ✔✔The crew must
proceed at restricted speed. Increase speed only after a crew member has
recieved instructions from the employee in charge or the leading wheels
have traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow- red flag and the dispatcher has
verified no track bulletin or track warrant protecting men or equipment is in
effect at that location.
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, BNSF 5540 West passes a yellow flag and has no track bulletin specifying
a temporary speed restriction. They contact the dispatcher, who verifies
there is no track bulletin in effect at that location. What is required of the
crew? - ✔✔Once the train is two miles beyond the yellow flag, continue at a
speed not exceeding 10 mph until the rear of train has passed a green flag
or is 4 miles beyond the yellow flag.
The crew of BNSF 8109 West has stopped clear of the main track in the
siding at Julianna to meet two trains. What is the proper position for their
headlights? - ✔✔OFF
When approaching a public crossing at grade with the engine in front at 55
mph, when should whistle signal ( - - o - ) be started? - ✔✔Start the signal
at or about the crossing sign, but not more than a quarter mile before the
crossing
On yard track 0703 at the originating terminal, an outbound freight train is
made up and the engine has been placed on the train. Before the initial
terminal air brake inspection and test are made by carman, which of the
following would provide proper blue signal protection? - ✔✔Line each
manually operated switch against movement to Track 0703; lock each
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Guide Exam Q&A 100% Pass
BNSF 5467 East passes a yellow flag 2 miles in advance of a 20 mph Form
A track bulletin. When may the crew resume maximum speed? - ✔✔When
the rear of the train is clear of the restricted area.
BNSF 540 East passes a yellow-red flag at MP 280, and the crew has no
track bulletin specifying a restiction. They try unsuccessfully to contact the
employee in charge. They contact the dispatcher, who verifies there is no
restriction in effect at that location. Two miles from the location of the
yellow-red flag, the crew does not find a red flag. How must the crew
proceed? When may the crew increase speed? - ✔✔The crew must
proceed at restricted speed. Increase speed only after a crew member has
recieved instructions from the employee in charge or the leading wheels
have traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow- red flag and the dispatcher has
verified no track bulletin or track warrant protecting men or equipment is in
effect at that location.
1
©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
, BNSF 5540 West passes a yellow flag and has no track bulletin specifying
a temporary speed restriction. They contact the dispatcher, who verifies
there is no track bulletin in effect at that location. What is required of the
crew? - ✔✔Once the train is two miles beyond the yellow flag, continue at a
speed not exceeding 10 mph until the rear of train has passed a green flag
or is 4 miles beyond the yellow flag.
The crew of BNSF 8109 West has stopped clear of the main track in the
siding at Julianna to meet two trains. What is the proper position for their
headlights? - ✔✔OFF
When approaching a public crossing at grade with the engine in front at 55
mph, when should whistle signal ( - - o - ) be started? - ✔✔Start the signal
at or about the crossing sign, but not more than a quarter mile before the
crossing
On yard track 0703 at the originating terminal, an outbound freight train is
made up and the engine has been placed on the train. Before the initial
terminal air brake inspection and test are made by carman, which of the
following would provide proper blue signal protection? - ✔✔Line each
manually operated switch against movement to Track 0703; lock each
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©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
