CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam Questions and Answers

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CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically?
Correct Answer
Proceed



Question 2
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat position in a track?
Correct Answer
CT-168



Question 3
True or False: When handling one or more clearance implicated shipments in a train,
do not enter a yard or terminal where a yardmaster is on-duty until the yardmaster is
informed of the shipment.

Correct Answer
True



Question 4
What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance implicated shipment?
Correct Answer
Clearance Bureau Instructions




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Question 5
Your train is traveling at a speed of 42 miles per hour with a speed limit of 40 mph.
This means you are speeding by 2 mph. what do you do?
Correct Answer
Tell the locomotive operator to slow down



Question 6
Your train is traveling at a speed of 47 MPH with a speed limit of 40. This means you
are speeding by 7 MPH. what do you do?

Correct Answer
Tell the locomotive operator to stop



Question 7
Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined that: 2
Answers
Correct Answer
1) The intended route is clear
2) Switches and derails connected with the movement are properly lined



Question 8
The yardmaster tasked you with putting cars from track 11 into track 4. Track 4 does
not have a clearance marker clearly visible. How would you find the clearance point? 2
Answers
Correct Answer
1) Standing outside the rail and off the end of crosstie extend arm toward the
equipment
2) Identify the location equipment can no longer be touched and position
equipment an additional 50 ft into track from location identified




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Question 9
Multiple Part True or False:
After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain the
1) Device has a reflective handle
2) Device is lined opposite movement
3) Lever is latched
4) If equipped, device is locked before being left unattended
Correct Answer
1) False
2) False
3) True
4) True



Question 10
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All That Apply
Correct Answer
1) A Fixed Derail
2) An improperly lined switch



Question 11
You are operating on the q79510 at max speed in CP territory and you experience an
air brake emergency what is required when permitted to proceed?
Correct Answer
Operate the Train not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length



Question 12
You have been switching and doubled your train, how do you protect the movement
when shoving?
Correct Answer
Protected by qualified employee on the leading end of the track, on the ground
ahead of the movement and clear of all tracks




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Question 13
Who is responsible for protecting a shove move?
Correct Answer
Qualified Employee



Question 14
After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step?
Correct Answer
Stretch the slack



Question 15
When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected
Correct Answer
From the leading end visually



Question 16
What speed must not be exceeded when not moving to or from a main track
operating a hand operated switch
Correct Answer
10 MPH



Question 17
Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds:
Correct Answer
Apply to entire train



Question 18
Which of the following statements is true about authorized train speeds?
Correct Answer
Must Not Be Exceeded




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