CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
2026 exam with correct answers |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
When radios are used during a shove movement, employees must communicate what? - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answer✔✔-They are clear of all tracks. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Where point protection is being provided. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Switches and Derails are alligned |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Distance of movement |||\\\ |||\\\
Clearance Point - correct answer✔✔the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
When a car is unsafe for movement, Ask. - correct answer✔✔Dispatcher or supervisor for instructions
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
If a car is Damages or Defective, ask. - correct answer✔✔Mechanical Dept. or Transportation Dept. for
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
instructions.
Don't move any car flagged to be over weight on train Documentation, unless authorized by. - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answer✔✔Customer Service or Clearance Bureau |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
When track length is insufficient to permit leaving equipment clear of connecting tracks and it is necessary
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
to leave it beyond the clearance points, how must it be left? - correct answer✔✔Completely occupy the
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
switch of connecting track |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Cars weighing more than 95 tons, you must. - correct answer✔✔-Observe cars for excessive Rocking
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Reduce speed if rocking is observed |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Avoid speeds between 14-21 MPH |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
To test if hand brake is working you must. - correct answer✔✔-Push against equipment with locomotive
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
,-Look/Listen for Retarding Effect |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Unattended equipment must be secured with. - correct answer✔✔-Sufficient amount of handbrakes (Not |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
less than 1). |||\\\ |||\\\
When Clearance Point is not identified, determine clearance point by. - correct answer✔✔-Standing
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
outside Rail & off Crosstie of connecting track |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Extend arm towards equipment |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Identify location where equipment can't be touched. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Position equipment an additional 50ft beyond that point |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
All employees Directing pushing or Shoving movement, must. - correct answer✔✔-Provide point
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
protection on Equipment or from the Ground |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Ensure equipment is coupled by Stretching Slack. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Who can provide Point Protection? - correct answer✔✔Qualified Employee
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Do not release hand brake until - correct answer✔✔Equipment is coupled to locomotive
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
After applying Sufficient amount of handbrakes brakes. - correct answer✔✔-Verify Brake Shoes on (B) End
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
are against the wheel. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Instruct locomotive operator to release independent Brakes |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
How do you test if Hand Brakes are Sufficient? - correct answer✔✔One Minute Brake Test
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
If Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for Transport. - correct answer✔✔-Do NOT accept, Pull or
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Allow it to continue in Transportation
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Who do you notify if Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for transport. - correct answer✔✔-
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Customer service |||\\\
-Train Dispatchers, or |||\\\ |||\\\
-Supervisor
, What is an acceptable shipping Document. - correct answer✔✔Radio Waybill ( Hand-written, Printed not
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
cursive)
When are Radio Waybills Required? - correct answer✔✔-To correct existing Document
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-When shipping Document is not present |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-When all required entries are not present |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Who do you contact to generate a Radio Waybill? - correct answer✔✔Dispatcher or Supervisor
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Except in Yard or Terminals Clearance Impacted Shipments must be Authorized by. - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answer✔✔Clearance Bureau |||\\\
When moving clearance impacted shipment make sure to l. - correct answer✔✔Position it so Crew can
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
observe it |||\\\
Before picking up Clearance impacted shipment on line-of-road, recieve instructions from - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answer✔✔Clearance Bureau |||\\\
Doors that must be closed and latched BEFORE DEPARTING - correct answer✔✔Box Car Doors and Bottom
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Discharge Doors
|||\\\ |||\\\
What end of car has the hand brake - correct answer✔✔B-End
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
If there is a hand brake on both ends of the car. - correct answer✔✔A & B end of car are Stenciled on Car
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Do NOT place Auto-rack cars behind - correct answer✔✔Cars containing, Coal, Gravel, or Sand
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Do NOT place Auto-rack cars in front of or behind - correct answer✔✔Shiftable Commodity
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Do Not Accept Hazardous material unless - correct answer✔✔-Acceptable Shipping Documents
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Acceptable Emergency Response Info |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Document showing position of hazardous material on train - correct answer✔✔CT-168 |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
2026 exam with correct answers |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
When radios are used during a shove movement, employees must communicate what? - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answer✔✔-They are clear of all tracks. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Where point protection is being provided. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Switches and Derails are alligned |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Distance of movement |||\\\ |||\\\
Clearance Point - correct answer✔✔the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
When a car is unsafe for movement, Ask. - correct answer✔✔Dispatcher or supervisor for instructions
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
If a car is Damages or Defective, ask. - correct answer✔✔Mechanical Dept. or Transportation Dept. for
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
instructions.
Don't move any car flagged to be over weight on train Documentation, unless authorized by. - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answer✔✔Customer Service or Clearance Bureau |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
When track length is insufficient to permit leaving equipment clear of connecting tracks and it is necessary
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
to leave it beyond the clearance points, how must it be left? - correct answer✔✔Completely occupy the
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
switch of connecting track |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Cars weighing more than 95 tons, you must. - correct answer✔✔-Observe cars for excessive Rocking
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Reduce speed if rocking is observed |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Avoid speeds between 14-21 MPH |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
To test if hand brake is working you must. - correct answer✔✔-Push against equipment with locomotive
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
,-Look/Listen for Retarding Effect |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Unattended equipment must be secured with. - correct answer✔✔-Sufficient amount of handbrakes (Not |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
less than 1). |||\\\ |||\\\
When Clearance Point is not identified, determine clearance point by. - correct answer✔✔-Standing
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
outside Rail & off Crosstie of connecting track |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Extend arm towards equipment |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Identify location where equipment can't be touched. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Position equipment an additional 50ft beyond that point |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
All employees Directing pushing or Shoving movement, must. - correct answer✔✔-Provide point
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
protection on Equipment or from the Ground |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Ensure equipment is coupled by Stretching Slack. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Who can provide Point Protection? - correct answer✔✔Qualified Employee
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Do not release hand brake until - correct answer✔✔Equipment is coupled to locomotive
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
After applying Sufficient amount of handbrakes brakes. - correct answer✔✔-Verify Brake Shoes on (B) End
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
are against the wheel. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Instruct locomotive operator to release independent Brakes |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
How do you test if Hand Brakes are Sufficient? - correct answer✔✔One Minute Brake Test
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
If Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for Transport. - correct answer✔✔-Do NOT accept, Pull or
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Allow it to continue in Transportation
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Who do you notify if Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for transport. - correct answer✔✔-
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Customer service |||\\\
-Train Dispatchers, or |||\\\ |||\\\
-Supervisor
, What is an acceptable shipping Document. - correct answer✔✔Radio Waybill ( Hand-written, Printed not
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
cursive)
When are Radio Waybills Required? - correct answer✔✔-To correct existing Document
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-When shipping Document is not present |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-When all required entries are not present |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Who do you contact to generate a Radio Waybill? - correct answer✔✔Dispatcher or Supervisor
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Except in Yard or Terminals Clearance Impacted Shipments must be Authorized by. - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answer✔✔Clearance Bureau |||\\\
When moving clearance impacted shipment make sure to l. - correct answer✔✔Position it so Crew can
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
observe it |||\\\
Before picking up Clearance impacted shipment on line-of-road, recieve instructions from - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answer✔✔Clearance Bureau |||\\\
Doors that must be closed and latched BEFORE DEPARTING - correct answer✔✔Box Car Doors and Bottom
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Discharge Doors
|||\\\ |||\\\
What end of car has the hand brake - correct answer✔✔B-End
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
If there is a hand brake on both ends of the car. - correct answer✔✔A & B end of car are Stenciled on Car
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Do NOT place Auto-rack cars behind - correct answer✔✔Cars containing, Coal, Gravel, or Sand
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Do NOT place Auto-rack cars in front of or behind - correct answer✔✔Shiftable Commodity
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Do Not Accept Hazardous material unless - correct answer✔✔-Acceptable Shipping Documents
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
-Acceptable Emergency Response Info |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Document showing position of hazardous material on train - correct answer✔✔CT-168 |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
