CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam
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What hand signal is raised and
lowered vertically?
CT-168
What form is required to move a
key train to show the hazmat
position in a track?
True
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.
Clearance Bureau Instructions
What instructions are required to
handle and move a clearance
implicated shipment?
Tell the locomotive operator to slow down
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?
Tell the locomotive operator to stop
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?
1) The intended route is clear
Your equipment must not foul a 2) Switches and derails connected with the movement are properly
track until it can be visually lined
determined that: 2 Answers
1) Standing outside the rail and off the end of crosstie extend arm
The yardmaster tasked you with toward the equipment
putting cars from track 11 into 2) Identify the location equipment can no longer be touched and
track 4. Track 4 does not have a position equipment an additional 50 ft into track from location
clearance marker clearly visible. identified
How would you find the clearance
point? 2 Answers
1) False
2) False
Multiple Part True or False: 3) True
After operating a switch or derail 4) True
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
, 1) A Fixed Derail
When shoving equipment you 2) An improperly lined switch
must stop 150 ft before what?
Select All That Apply
Operate the Train not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length
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?
Protected by qualified employee on the leading end of the track, on
You have been switching and the ground ahead of the movement and clear of all tracks
doubled your train, how do you
protect the movement when
shoving?
Qualified Employee
Who is responsible for protecting
a shove move?
Stretch the slack
After coupling cars to your
locomotive what is your next
step?
From the leading end visually
When shoving or pushing where
must the train be protected
10 MPH
What speed must not be
exceeded when not moving to or
from a main track operating a
hand operated switch
Apply to entire train
Unless otherwise specified,
authorized train speeds:
Must Not Be Exceeded
Which of the following statements
is true about authorized train
speeds?
15 MPH
You are leaving the main track,
utilizing a hand operated switch,
into a non signaled siding what is
your max speed?
Must be able to stop in 1/2 the range of vision not exceeding 25
You are using a non signaled MPH
siding what is the speed you
must follow
The Lowest
When there is a conflict of your
authorized speed what speed are
you governed by?
1) Couplers are in line
Before coupling to equipment, 2) At least 1 knuckle is open
what must you ensure? Select all
that apply
2025/2026
Exam Prep Material
with
Verified Questions and Answers
A+ Grades Guarantee
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What hand signal is raised and
lowered vertically?
CT-168
What form is required to move a
key train to show the hazmat
position in a track?
True
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.
Clearance Bureau Instructions
What instructions are required to
handle and move a clearance
implicated shipment?
Tell the locomotive operator to slow down
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?
Tell the locomotive operator to stop
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?
1) The intended route is clear
Your equipment must not foul a 2) Switches and derails connected with the movement are properly
track until it can be visually lined
determined that: 2 Answers
1) Standing outside the rail and off the end of crosstie extend arm
The yardmaster tasked you with toward the equipment
putting cars from track 11 into 2) Identify the location equipment can no longer be touched and
track 4. Track 4 does not have a position equipment an additional 50 ft into track from location
clearance marker clearly visible. identified
How would you find the clearance
point? 2 Answers
1) False
2) False
Multiple Part True or False: 3) True
After operating a switch or derail 4) True
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
, 1) A Fixed Derail
When shoving equipment you 2) An improperly lined switch
must stop 150 ft before what?
Select All That Apply
Operate the Train not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length
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?
Protected by qualified employee on the leading end of the track, on
You have been switching and the ground ahead of the movement and clear of all tracks
doubled your train, how do you
protect the movement when
shoving?
Qualified Employee
Who is responsible for protecting
a shove move?
Stretch the slack
After coupling cars to your
locomotive what is your next
step?
From the leading end visually
When shoving or pushing where
must the train be protected
10 MPH
What speed must not be
exceeded when not moving to or
from a main track operating a
hand operated switch
Apply to entire train
Unless otherwise specified,
authorized train speeds:
Must Not Be Exceeded
Which of the following statements
is true about authorized train
speeds?
15 MPH
You are leaving the main track,
utilizing a hand operated switch,
into a non signaled siding what is
your max speed?
Must be able to stop in 1/2 the range of vision not exceeding 25
You are using a non signaled MPH
siding what is the speed you
must follow
The Lowest
When there is a conflict of your
authorized speed what speed are
you governed by?
1) Couplers are in line
Before coupling to equipment, 2) At least 1 knuckle is open
what must you ensure? Select all
that apply
