CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam
questions well answered
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - correct answer ✔✔ Proceed
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat position in a track? - correct
answer ✔✔ CT-168
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
What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance implicated shipment? - correct
answer ✔✔ Clearance Bureau Instructions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Who is responsible for protecting a shove move? - correct answer ✔✔ Qualified Employee
, After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step? - correct answer ✔✔ Stretch the
slack
When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected - correct answer ✔✔ From the
leading end visually
What speed must not be exceeded when not moving to or from a main track operating a hand
operated switch - correct answer ✔✔ 10 MPH
Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds: - correct answer ✔✔ Apply to entire train
Which of the following statements is true about authorized train speeds? - correct answer ✔✔
Must Not Be Exceeded
You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch, into a non signaled siding what
is your max speed? - correct answer ✔✔ 15 MPH
You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must follow - correct answer ✔✔
Must be able to stop in 1/2 the range of vision not exceeding 25 MPH
When there is a conflict of your authorized speed what speed are you governed by? - correct
answer ✔✔ The Lowest
Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all that apply - correct answer ✔✔
1) Couplers are in line
2) At least 1 knuckle is open
What must be conducted before beginning any work activity? - correct answer ✔✔ Job Briefing
questions well answered
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - correct answer ✔✔ Proceed
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat position in a track? - correct
answer ✔✔ CT-168
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
What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance implicated shipment? - correct
answer ✔✔ Clearance Bureau Instructions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Who is responsible for protecting a shove move? - correct answer ✔✔ Qualified Employee
, After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step? - correct answer ✔✔ Stretch the
slack
When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected - correct answer ✔✔ From the
leading end visually
What speed must not be exceeded when not moving to or from a main track operating a hand
operated switch - correct answer ✔✔ 10 MPH
Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds: - correct answer ✔✔ Apply to entire train
Which of the following statements is true about authorized train speeds? - correct answer ✔✔
Must Not Be Exceeded
You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch, into a non signaled siding what
is your max speed? - correct answer ✔✔ 15 MPH
You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must follow - correct answer ✔✔
Must be able to stop in 1/2 the range of vision not exceeding 25 MPH
When there is a conflict of your authorized speed what speed are you governed by? - correct
answer ✔✔ The Lowest
Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all that apply - correct answer ✔✔
1) Couplers are in line
2) At least 1 knuckle is open
What must be conducted before beginning any work activity? - correct answer ✔✔ Job Briefing
