CSX Conductor Training Week 1 Test
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Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? CORRECT ANSWERS Ranking Employee
or Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? CORRECT ANSWERS Arm out horizontal
over the track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? CORRECT ANSWERS Always
take the safe course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? CORRECT ANSWERS Hand held
overhead when Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? CORRECT ANSWERS
Ranking Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? CORRECT ANSWERS In the "on" or
derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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?
CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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? CORRECT ANSWERS That all switch points
are flush and aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify
what? CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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? CORRECT ANSWERS Yard
, By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent
track? CORRECT ANSWERS Clearance 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? CORRECT ANSWERS Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another?
CORRECT ANSWERS Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the
route of a passing train? CORRECT ANSWERS 30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken?
CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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?
CORRECT ANSWERS putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement,
slack actions and? CORRECT ANSWERS Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground
CORRECT ANSWERS 12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? CORRECT
ANSWERS dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? CORRECT ANSWERS 1)
Broom. 2) Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 1)
Do not extend over the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH
anglecocks are closed before adjusting hoses with hands.
Review With 100% Verified Answers
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? CORRECT ANSWERS Ranking Employee
or Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? CORRECT ANSWERS Arm out horizontal
over the track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? CORRECT ANSWERS Always
take the safe course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? CORRECT ANSWERS Hand held
overhead when Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? CORRECT ANSWERS
Ranking Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? CORRECT ANSWERS In the "on" or
derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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?
CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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? CORRECT ANSWERS That all switch points
are flush and aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify
what? CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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? CORRECT ANSWERS Yard
, By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent
track? CORRECT ANSWERS Clearance 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? CORRECT ANSWERS Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another?
CORRECT ANSWERS Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the
route of a passing train? CORRECT ANSWERS 30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken?
CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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?
CORRECT ANSWERS putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement,
slack actions and? CORRECT ANSWERS Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground
CORRECT ANSWERS 12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? CORRECT
ANSWERS dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? CORRECT ANSWERS 1)
Broom. 2) Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... CORRECT ANSWERS 1) 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? CORRECT ANSWERS 1)
Do not extend over the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH
anglecocks are closed before adjusting hoses with hands.
