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GCOR STUDY GUIDE 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
How are rules issued?
1.3.1 - correct answer- Rules may be issued, canceled, or
modified by track bulletin, general order, or special instructions.
What are Train and Engine employee's responsibilities
regarding general orders, circulars, instructions, and notices?
1.3.2, 1.3.3 - correct answer- Before beginning each day's work
or trip, crew members and any others whose duties require,
must review general orders that apply to the territory they will
work on.
Speed indicators must be accurate to within how many mph of
a train's actual speed? (1.39) - correct answer- Within 3 MPH
plus or minus at speeds of 10 to 30 MPH and within 5 MPH
plus or minus at speeds above 30 MPH.
Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out
rules and regulations and reporting any violations, misconduct
or negligence?
1.4 - correct answer- All Employees.
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What operating rules may be challenged with a "Good Faith
Challengel?
1.4.1 - correct answer- - Shoving movements.
- Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
- Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
When may a "good faith challenge" be made?
1.4.1 - correct answer- When it has been determined that a
directive may violate a related rule.
Who must be informed that a "good faith challenge" has been
made?
1.4.1 - correct answer- The supervisor who gave the directive
to be challenged.
How may a "good faith challenge" be resolved?
1.4.1 - correct answer- A challenge may be resolved by one of
the following:
1. The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
2. An employee's acceptance of the directive.
3. An employee's agreement to a compromise solution
acceptable to the person issuing the directive
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When are employees prohibited from having any measurable
alcohol or prohibited substances in their bodily fluids?
1.5 - correct answer- When on company property, when
reporting for duty, and while on duty.
When are over-the-counter or prescription drugs allowed to be
used by employees while on duty or on company property?
1.5 - correct answer- When used as prescribed and permitted
by a medical practitioner, and that medication does not
adversely affect safe performance of duties.
Employees must not enter into altercations with each other.
What else is not allowed?
1.7 - correct answer- Practical jokes and wrestling.
What are employees on duty prohibited from doing?
1.10 - correct answer- 1. Play games.
2. Use personal electronic devices.
3. Read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related
to their duties when:
- On a train or engine.
- Performing safety related activities.
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- It would delay or interfere with required duties.
What is required of employees when reporting for duty?
1.15 - correct answer- 1. They must report at the designated
time and place.
2. They must have the necessary equipment to perform their
duties.
When a train or engine is stopped in a tunnel and cannot move
promptly, what must crewmembers do?
1.43 - correct answer- 1. Shut down diesel engine at once.
2. Make a full service break application.
3. Apply hand brakes to prevent movement in case the air
brakes leak off.
Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train
and the observance of the rules?
1.47 - correct answer- The conductor and the engineer.
What are the responsibilities of the conductor?
1.47 A - correct answer- 1. To supervise the operation and
administration of the train.
GCOR STUDY GUIDE 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
How are rules issued?
1.3.1 - correct answer- Rules may be issued, canceled, or
modified by track bulletin, general order, or special instructions.
What are Train and Engine employee's responsibilities
regarding general orders, circulars, instructions, and notices?
1.3.2, 1.3.3 - correct answer- Before beginning each day's work
or trip, crew members and any others whose duties require,
must review general orders that apply to the territory they will
work on.
Speed indicators must be accurate to within how many mph of
a train's actual speed? (1.39) - correct answer- Within 3 MPH
plus or minus at speeds of 10 to 30 MPH and within 5 MPH
plus or minus at speeds above 30 MPH.
Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out
rules and regulations and reporting any violations, misconduct
or negligence?
1.4 - correct answer- All Employees.
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What operating rules may be challenged with a "Good Faith
Challengel?
1.4.1 - correct answer- - Shoving movements.
- Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
- Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
When may a "good faith challenge" be made?
1.4.1 - correct answer- When it has been determined that a
directive may violate a related rule.
Who must be informed that a "good faith challenge" has been
made?
1.4.1 - correct answer- The supervisor who gave the directive
to be challenged.
How may a "good faith challenge" be resolved?
1.4.1 - correct answer- A challenge may be resolved by one of
the following:
1. The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
2. An employee's acceptance of the directive.
3. An employee's agreement to a compromise solution
acceptable to the person issuing the directive
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When are employees prohibited from having any measurable
alcohol or prohibited substances in their bodily fluids?
1.5 - correct answer- When on company property, when
reporting for duty, and while on duty.
When are over-the-counter or prescription drugs allowed to be
used by employees while on duty or on company property?
1.5 - correct answer- When used as prescribed and permitted
by a medical practitioner, and that medication does not
adversely affect safe performance of duties.
Employees must not enter into altercations with each other.
What else is not allowed?
1.7 - correct answer- Practical jokes and wrestling.
What are employees on duty prohibited from doing?
1.10 - correct answer- 1. Play games.
2. Use personal electronic devices.
3. Read magazines, newspapers, or other literature not related
to their duties when:
- On a train or engine.
- Performing safety related activities.
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- It would delay or interfere with required duties.
What is required of employees when reporting for duty?
1.15 - correct answer- 1. They must report at the designated
time and place.
2. They must have the necessary equipment to perform their
duties.
When a train or engine is stopped in a tunnel and cannot move
promptly, what must crewmembers do?
1.43 - correct answer- 1. Shut down diesel engine at once.
2. Make a full service break application.
3. Apply hand brakes to prevent movement in case the air
brakes leak off.
Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train
and the observance of the rules?
1.47 - correct answer- The conductor and the engineer.
What are the responsibilities of the conductor?
1.47 A - correct answer- 1. To supervise the operation and
administration of the train.
