NORAC RULES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
What is the Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)? - ANS A block signal system in which the
use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal, or both.
What is a Return Movement? - ANS The movement of an uncoupled engine (or engines) or
leading portion of a train, directed back toward the remaining stationary portion of the same
train.
What is s a Distant Signal - ANS A fixed signal used to govern the approach of a train to a
home signal.
What is a Home Signal - ANS A fixed signal governing entrance to an interlocking or
controlled point.
What is a Main Track - ANS A track designated by Timetable upon which train movements are
authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules
What is a Bulletin Order (BO) - ANS A publication used to notify employees of changes to
rules. procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains. Bulletin Orders are
issued periodically by the designated officer
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,What is a General Order (GO) - ANS A publication used to summarize changes to the
Timetable and other instruction manuals. General Orders contain revision pages for the
Timetable and are issued periodically by the designated officer.
What is a Division Notice (DN) - ANS A publication issued periodically by the designated
officer, (
which contains instructions or information which do not affect the movement of
trains.
What is Medium Speed - ANS Not exceeding 30 MPH
What is Limited Speed - ANS : For passenger trains, not exceeding 45 MPH; for freight trains,
not exceeding 40 MPH
What is Slow Speed - ANS Not exceeding 15 MPH
What is Normal Speed - ANS The maximum authorized speed
What activities are prohibited in regards to alcoholic beverages or intoxicants? (G) - ANS 1.
Using alcoholic beverages or intoxicants, having them in their possession, or being under their
influence.
2. Using or being under the influence of any drug, medication, or other controlled substance -
including prescription and/or over-the-counter medication - that will in any way adversely affect
their alertness, coordination , reaction, response or safety. Employees having questions about
possible adverse effects of prescribed medication must consult a Company medical officer
before reporting for duty.
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, 3. Illegally possessing or selling a drug, narcotic or other controlled substance. An employee
may be required to take a breath test and/or provide a urine sample
, if the Company reasonably suspects violation of this rule. Refusal to comply with
this requirement will be considered a violation of this rule and the employee will be
promptly removed from service.
When are prescription drugs or Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications allowed to be used by
employees while on duty or on company property? - ANS none
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Reduce Speed - ANS Held horizontally at arm's
length
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Apply Air Brakes - ANS Swung horizontally above
the head, when train is standing.
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Release Air Brakes - ANS Held at arm's length
above the head, when train is standing.
What is required when a train encounters an unattended fusee, burning on or near its track -
ANS If a train on a main track or controlled siding encounters an unattended fusee burning
on a main track or controlled siding, or on a track next to a main track or controlled siding, it
must stop. It must then proceed at Restricted Speed until the head end is 1 mile beyond the
fusee.
Once a Blue Signal (flag) has been displayed, who may remove it - ANS 4. Only a person of
the same group or craft that displayed the signals may remove it, after all the workmen are
clear
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
CORRECT ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
What is the Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)? - ANS A block signal system in which the
use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal, or both.
What is a Return Movement? - ANS The movement of an uncoupled engine (or engines) or
leading portion of a train, directed back toward the remaining stationary portion of the same
train.
What is s a Distant Signal - ANS A fixed signal used to govern the approach of a train to a
home signal.
What is a Home Signal - ANS A fixed signal governing entrance to an interlocking or
controlled point.
What is a Main Track - ANS A track designated by Timetable upon which train movements are
authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules
What is a Bulletin Order (BO) - ANS A publication used to notify employees of changes to
rules. procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains. Bulletin Orders are
issued periodically by the designated officer
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What is a General Order (GO) - ANS A publication used to summarize changes to the
Timetable and other instruction manuals. General Orders contain revision pages for the
Timetable and are issued periodically by the designated officer.
What is a Division Notice (DN) - ANS A publication issued periodically by the designated
officer, (
which contains instructions or information which do not affect the movement of
trains.
What is Medium Speed - ANS Not exceeding 30 MPH
What is Limited Speed - ANS : For passenger trains, not exceeding 45 MPH; for freight trains,
not exceeding 40 MPH
What is Slow Speed - ANS Not exceeding 15 MPH
What is Normal Speed - ANS The maximum authorized speed
What activities are prohibited in regards to alcoholic beverages or intoxicants? (G) - ANS 1.
Using alcoholic beverages or intoxicants, having them in their possession, or being under their
influence.
2. Using or being under the influence of any drug, medication, or other controlled substance -
including prescription and/or over-the-counter medication - that will in any way adversely affect
their alertness, coordination , reaction, response or safety. Employees having questions about
possible adverse effects of prescribed medication must consult a Company medical officer
before reporting for duty.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, 3. Illegally possessing or selling a drug, narcotic or other controlled substance. An employee
may be required to take a breath test and/or provide a urine sample
, if the Company reasonably suspects violation of this rule. Refusal to comply with
this requirement will be considered a violation of this rule and the employee will be
promptly removed from service.
When are prescription drugs or Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications allowed to be used by
employees while on duty or on company property? - ANS none
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Reduce Speed - ANS Held horizontally at arm's
length
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Apply Air Brakes - ANS Swung horizontally above
the head, when train is standing.
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Release Air Brakes - ANS Held at arm's length
above the head, when train is standing.
What is required when a train encounters an unattended fusee, burning on or near its track -
ANS If a train on a main track or controlled siding encounters an unattended fusee burning
on a main track or controlled siding, or on a track next to a main track or controlled siding, it
must stop. It must then proceed at Restricted Speed until the head end is 1 mile beyond the
fusee.
Once a Blue Signal (flag) has been displayed, who may remove it - ANS 4. Only a person of
the same group or craft that displayed the signals may remove it, after all the workmen are
clear
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
