BNSF Train Dispatcher Midterm Part 2
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
True or False? A red flag or light is displayed where trains must stop, unless employee in charge
gives verbal permission to continue without stopping.
(5.4.7) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
True or False? When an employee in charge is giving permission to pass a red flag or light, and
track bulletin Form B is not in effect, permission must include speed and distance.
(5.4.7) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
When may a train pass a red flag or red light without stopping?
(5.4.7) - CORRECT ANSWER - When permission is received from the MW employee in
charge
On what side of the track must a track flag be displayed, if possible?
(5.4.8) - CORRECT ANSWER - on the right side as viewed from approaching trains
If a train approaches an unattended fusee burning on or near his track, the train must stop
consistent with good handling. After stopping, the train must proceed at restricted speed for 1
mile beyond the fusee, until which end of the train has passed the fusee?
(5.6) - CORRECT ANSWER - the head end of the train
A marker of the prescribed type indicates the ___________.
(5.10) - CORRECT ANSWER - rear end of the train
During the day, a clearly distinguishable blue flag and a night a blue light is called what?
(5.13) - CORRECT ANSWER - a blue signal
, Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or move except as provided in ________ and
_________ of this rule.
(5.13a) - CORRECT ANSWER - Movement in Engine Servicing Area;
Movement in Car Shop Repair Area
Before initiating movement on a main track, a crew member must do what?
(6.2) - CORRECT ANSWER - receive a track warrant or GTB;
determine from train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
At what speed must reverse movements be made?
(6.4) - CORRECT ANSWER - restricted speed
What is required before a train can make a reverse movement outside an intermediate block in
CTC?
(6.4.1) - CORRECT ANSWER - permission from the control operator
True or False? At an automatic interlocking, the train movement may change direction within the
limits of the interlocking if it continuously occupies at least one car length of the limits.
(6.4.2) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Within Yard Limits, who must authorize any movements on the main track in CTC territory?
(6.13) - CORRECT ANSWER - control operator
When are train movements in Yard Limits not required to move at restricted speed?
(6.13) - CORRECT ANSWER - when operating under a signal indication that is more
favorable than Approach
Movements against the current of traffic in Yard Limits must not be made unless what?
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
True or False? A red flag or light is displayed where trains must stop, unless employee in charge
gives verbal permission to continue without stopping.
(5.4.7) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
True or False? When an employee in charge is giving permission to pass a red flag or light, and
track bulletin Form B is not in effect, permission must include speed and distance.
(5.4.7) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
When may a train pass a red flag or red light without stopping?
(5.4.7) - CORRECT ANSWER - When permission is received from the MW employee in
charge
On what side of the track must a track flag be displayed, if possible?
(5.4.8) - CORRECT ANSWER - on the right side as viewed from approaching trains
If a train approaches an unattended fusee burning on or near his track, the train must stop
consistent with good handling. After stopping, the train must proceed at restricted speed for 1
mile beyond the fusee, until which end of the train has passed the fusee?
(5.6) - CORRECT ANSWER - the head end of the train
A marker of the prescribed type indicates the ___________.
(5.10) - CORRECT ANSWER - rear end of the train
During the day, a clearly distinguishable blue flag and a night a blue light is called what?
(5.13) - CORRECT ANSWER - a blue signal
, Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or move except as provided in ________ and
_________ of this rule.
(5.13a) - CORRECT ANSWER - Movement in Engine Servicing Area;
Movement in Car Shop Repair Area
Before initiating movement on a main track, a crew member must do what?
(6.2) - CORRECT ANSWER - receive a track warrant or GTB;
determine from train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
At what speed must reverse movements be made?
(6.4) - CORRECT ANSWER - restricted speed
What is required before a train can make a reverse movement outside an intermediate block in
CTC?
(6.4.1) - CORRECT ANSWER - permission from the control operator
True or False? At an automatic interlocking, the train movement may change direction within the
limits of the interlocking if it continuously occupies at least one car length of the limits.
(6.4.2) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Within Yard Limits, who must authorize any movements on the main track in CTC territory?
(6.13) - CORRECT ANSWER - control operator
When are train movements in Yard Limits not required to move at restricted speed?
(6.13) - CORRECT ANSWER - when operating under a signal indication that is more
favorable than Approach
Movements against the current of traffic in Yard Limits must not be made unless what?
