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CSX Conductors- Week 1 Test 2025
|Certified Exam Questions With Answers
Trains must not exceed what speed when handling a multiple unit consist without
cars attached? - Correct-answer-Freight Train Speed 60mph
Hand Signal's for STOP - Correct-answer-Swing at right angle to the trackor any
object waved violently by anyone on or near the track
Hand Signal for REDUCE SPEED - Correct-answer-Slight horizontal movement at
arm's length at right angle to the track
Hand Signal for PROCEED - Correct-answer-Raise and lower verticallY
Hand Signal for BACK UP - Correct-answer-Swing vertically in a circle at right
angle to the track
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Hand Signal for APPLY AIR BRAKES - Correct-answer-Swing horizontally above the
head at right angle to the track
Hand Signal for RELEASE AIR BRAKES - Correct-answer-Hold at arm's length
above the head, when equipment is standing
When must employees must not: possess a firearm or other weapon? - Correct-
answer-When on duty, on CSX property, or when occupying facilities provided by
CSX unless authorized
Pay must only be claimed for... - Correct-answer-Actual time worked or
performed
A utility employee may work as a member of a crew once what happens? -
Correct-answer-The "ranking employee/crew member" authorizes them to do so.
On other than main track, signaled track, or sidings, hand operated crossover
switches must what? - Correct-answer-Be in corresponding position with both
switches lined for crossover movement, or straight away movement
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On all tracks, the normal position for derails is what? - Correct-answer-"ON"
derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, the employee must do what? - Correct-answer-
Ensure no conflicting movements, preceding movements have passed clearance
point, devise is not locked, clamped, spiked, or tagged out of service, and no
obstructions will interfere with the movement of the switch points
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main track switch or derail that
protects main track, what do you do? - Correct-answer-Replace if possible. If lock
is not available, report to the dispatcher and be governed by their instructions
When a switch or derail is defective what do you do? - Correct-answer-Report to
the proper authority, do not use, and tag it
After operating a switch or derail, what must you do? - Correct-answer-Make
certain that the device is properly lined for movement, and switch points fit
properly
CSX Conductors- Week 1 Test 2025
|Certified Exam Questions With Answers
Trains must not exceed what speed when handling a multiple unit consist without
cars attached? - Correct-answer-Freight Train Speed 60mph
Hand Signal's for STOP - Correct-answer-Swing at right angle to the trackor any
object waved violently by anyone on or near the track
Hand Signal for REDUCE SPEED - Correct-answer-Slight horizontal movement at
arm's length at right angle to the track
Hand Signal for PROCEED - Correct-answer-Raise and lower verticallY
Hand Signal for BACK UP - Correct-answer-Swing vertically in a circle at right
angle to the track
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Hand Signal for APPLY AIR BRAKES - Correct-answer-Swing horizontally above the
head at right angle to the track
Hand Signal for RELEASE AIR BRAKES - Correct-answer-Hold at arm's length
above the head, when equipment is standing
When must employees must not: possess a firearm or other weapon? - Correct-
answer-When on duty, on CSX property, or when occupying facilities provided by
CSX unless authorized
Pay must only be claimed for... - Correct-answer-Actual time worked or
performed
A utility employee may work as a member of a crew once what happens? -
Correct-answer-The "ranking employee/crew member" authorizes them to do so.
On other than main track, signaled track, or sidings, hand operated crossover
switches must what? - Correct-answer-Be in corresponding position with both
switches lined for crossover movement, or straight away movement
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On all tracks, the normal position for derails is what? - Correct-answer-"ON"
derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, the employee must do what? - Correct-answer-
Ensure no conflicting movements, preceding movements have passed clearance
point, devise is not locked, clamped, spiked, or tagged out of service, and no
obstructions will interfere with the movement of the switch points
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main track switch or derail that
protects main track, what do you do? - Correct-answer-Replace if possible. If lock
is not available, report to the dispatcher and be governed by their instructions
When a switch or derail is defective what do you do? - Correct-answer-Report to
the proper authority, do not use, and tag it
After operating a switch or derail, what must you do? - Correct-answer-Make
certain that the device is properly lined for movement, and switch points fit
properly
