RWP - Cardinal Rules Study Guide.
Cardinal Rule #1 - CORRECT ANSWER All personnel, regardless of rank or title, shall be RWP trained and
qualified before entering the Authority Roadway.
Cardinal Rule #2 - CORRECT ANSWER Personnel shall expect, and be vigilant of, rail vehicle movement in
all directions at all times.
Cardinal Rule #3 - CORRECT ANSWER Rail operations control center (ROCC) shall never authorize rail
vehicle movement in the opposite direction of normal traffic flow without confirmation of clear track.
Cardinal Rule #4 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be a dedicated watchman/ look out anytime there is
rail vehicle movement within any work zone or when work is conducted on an active revenue track.
Cardinal Rule #5 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be no fouling of the Authority Roadway unless it is
absolutely necessary to perform your job.
Cardinal Rule #6 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be no clearing of Roadway Workers or equipment to
any track at any time.
Cardinal Rule #7 - CORRECT ANSWER Class 2 rail vehicles shall not operate at speeds more than 5 mph
within any working limits and shall be prepared to stop within 1/2 range of visibility, be on the lookout
for roadway workers, obstructions, broken rail, and misaligned switches.
Cardinal Rule #1 - CORRECT ANSWER All personnel, regardless of rank or title, shall be RWP trained and
qualified before entering the Authority Roadway.
Cardinal Rule #2 - CORRECT ANSWER Personnel shall expect, and be vigilant of, rail vehicle movement in
all directions at all times.
Cardinal Rule #3 - CORRECT ANSWER Rail operations control center (ROCC) shall never authorize rail
vehicle movement in the opposite direction of normal traffic flow without confirmation of clear track.
Cardinal Rule #4 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be a dedicated watchman/ look out anytime there is
rail vehicle movement within any work zone or when work is conducted on an active revenue track.
Cardinal Rule #5 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be no fouling of the Authority Roadway unless it is
absolutely necessary to perform your job.
Cardinal Rule #6 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be no clearing of Roadway Workers or equipment to
any track at any time.
Cardinal Rule #7 - CORRECT ANSWER Class 2 rail vehicles shall not operate at speeds more than 5 mph
within any working limits and shall be prepared to stop within 1/2 range of visibility, be on the lookout
for roadway workers, obstructions, broken rail, and misaligned switches.
