CSX Freight Conductor Quiz 4
with Accurate Answers
After applying the required number of handbrakes to the cars and verifying the
hand brake chains are tight what else should you do? correct answer 1) Instruct
the locomotive operator to release the independent and automatic brakes
2) Verify the brake shoes on the B end of cars are against the wheel of cars
After coupling your train preparing for shoving movements what should you do?
correct answer Know all cars are coupled by stretching the slack
After crossing over a defect detector what is required for you to do? correct
answer Listen for Defect alarm and stop and inspect if defect is detected
Before moving a damaged or defective car you must: correct answer Obtain
instructions from the mechanical and transportation departments.
and
inform the train dispatcher of the movement
Before releasing the handbrake on a car what must you ensure? correct answer
That it is coupled to the locomotive
Can you remove a blue signal when it is displayed? correct answer No
How do you identify the side and wheels of a railcar? correct answer Facing the B
end the left side is on your left and right is on your right
, Counting the axles from the b end towards the a end
How many handbrakes must you have for 100 cars? correct answer at least 1
How should you announce by radio that your train has stopped on a controlled
track? correct answer Upon stopping and in 15 minute intervals
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an
employee must? correct answer Report to the proper authority
In order to cut out the brakes on a rail car what must you use to do this? correct
answer the Brake Pipe Cut Out Cock
True or False: After inspecting a roller bearing you should attach a completed hot
box tag to the equipment near the bearing, even if the bearing is not overheated.
correct answer True
True or false: Tracks other than main, signaled, or sidings can be used without
permission from the train dispatcher or control station? correct answer True
True or False: You should not leave a key train or a cut of cars that meet the key
train definition unattended on a controlled track outside of your yard or terminal
unless the location is authorized in special instructions or permission is received
from a dispatcher. correct answer True
What do blue signals indicate? correct answer that workmen are on or between
rolling equipment
with Accurate Answers
After applying the required number of handbrakes to the cars and verifying the
hand brake chains are tight what else should you do? correct answer 1) Instruct
the locomotive operator to release the independent and automatic brakes
2) Verify the brake shoes on the B end of cars are against the wheel of cars
After coupling your train preparing for shoving movements what should you do?
correct answer Know all cars are coupled by stretching the slack
After crossing over a defect detector what is required for you to do? correct
answer Listen for Defect alarm and stop and inspect if defect is detected
Before moving a damaged or defective car you must: correct answer Obtain
instructions from the mechanical and transportation departments.
and
inform the train dispatcher of the movement
Before releasing the handbrake on a car what must you ensure? correct answer
That it is coupled to the locomotive
Can you remove a blue signal when it is displayed? correct answer No
How do you identify the side and wheels of a railcar? correct answer Facing the B
end the left side is on your left and right is on your right
, Counting the axles from the b end towards the a end
How many handbrakes must you have for 100 cars? correct answer at least 1
How should you announce by radio that your train has stopped on a controlled
track? correct answer Upon stopping and in 15 minute intervals
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an
employee must? correct answer Report to the proper authority
In order to cut out the brakes on a rail car what must you use to do this? correct
answer the Brake Pipe Cut Out Cock
True or False: After inspecting a roller bearing you should attach a completed hot
box tag to the equipment near the bearing, even if the bearing is not overheated.
correct answer True
True or false: Tracks other than main, signaled, or sidings can be used without
permission from the train dispatcher or control station? correct answer True
True or False: You should not leave a key train or a cut of cars that meet the key
train definition unattended on a controlled track outside of your yard or terminal
unless the location is authorized in special instructions or permission is received
from a dispatcher. correct answer True
What do blue signals indicate? correct answer that workmen are on or between
rolling equipment
