BNSF ROADWAY WORKER PROTECTION (RWP)
EXAM | QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | LATEST UPDATE 2026
Roadway Worker Protection training - ANSWER: - Must be renewed annually.
The cardinal rule of railroading is: - ANSWER: - Always expect a train or
equipment to move on any track in either direction at any time.
"Fouling" the track means being within feet of the field side of the nearest
rail. - ANSWER: - 4
According to the FRA, when working in the foul: - ANSWER: - A person or
equipment could be struck by a train or on-track equipment.
The following are roadway workers. - ANSWER: - Contractor employees
whose duties for a railroad client may require fouling a track.
Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is provided: -
ANSWER: - Prior to fouling the track.
A roadway worker shall not foul a track except : - ANSWER: -
When necessary for the performance of duty.
Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the
following except: - ANSWER: - Must be trained in the General Code of
Operating Rules
, What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track? - ANSWER: -
Conduct an on-track safety job briefing.
When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete? - ANSWER: -
When each roadway worker acknowledges understanding of protection
provided.
A roadway worker has a "Right to Challenge". When concerned about
compliance with on-track safety rules he/she must report his/her concerns to: -
ANSWER: - The EIC.
The method of on-track safety used depends on what factors? - ANSWER: -
The work to be performed
The type of track on which the work will be performed
The weather and physical characteristics of the track
ALL OF THE ABVOVE
When using train approach warning method of on-track safety, roadway workers
must ensure they can clear the track and be in a predetermined place of safety: -
ANSWER: - At least 15 seconds prior to train arrival.
A Watchman/Lookout is required for this type of on-track safety. - ANSWER: -
Train approach warning
The following statement concerning working limits is NOT true. - ANSWER:
- On controlled track, working limits require physically preventing trains or
equipment from entering a work site (for example: installing a derail, a
discontinuity in the rail, or throwing a switch to isolate disturbed track).
EXAM | QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | LATEST UPDATE 2026
Roadway Worker Protection training - ANSWER: - Must be renewed annually.
The cardinal rule of railroading is: - ANSWER: - Always expect a train or
equipment to move on any track in either direction at any time.
"Fouling" the track means being within feet of the field side of the nearest
rail. - ANSWER: - 4
According to the FRA, when working in the foul: - ANSWER: - A person or
equipment could be struck by a train or on-track equipment.
The following are roadway workers. - ANSWER: - Contractor employees
whose duties for a railroad client may require fouling a track.
Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is provided: -
ANSWER: - Prior to fouling the track.
A roadway worker shall not foul a track except : - ANSWER: -
When necessary for the performance of duty.
Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the
following except: - ANSWER: - Must be trained in the General Code of
Operating Rules
, What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track? - ANSWER: -
Conduct an on-track safety job briefing.
When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete? - ANSWER: -
When each roadway worker acknowledges understanding of protection
provided.
A roadway worker has a "Right to Challenge". When concerned about
compliance with on-track safety rules he/she must report his/her concerns to: -
ANSWER: - The EIC.
The method of on-track safety used depends on what factors? - ANSWER: -
The work to be performed
The type of track on which the work will be performed
The weather and physical characteristics of the track
ALL OF THE ABVOVE
When using train approach warning method of on-track safety, roadway workers
must ensure they can clear the track and be in a predetermined place of safety: -
ANSWER: - At least 15 seconds prior to train arrival.
A Watchman/Lookout is required for this type of on-track safety. - ANSWER: -
Train approach warning
The following statement concerning working limits is NOT true. - ANSWER:
- On controlled track, working limits require physically preventing trains or
equipment from entering a work site (for example: installing a derail, a
discontinuity in the rail, or throwing a switch to isolate disturbed track).
