BNSF LETP COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ GCOR 2.10 Emergency Calls. Answer: Emergency calls will begin
with the words "Emergency, Emergency, Emergency". Such calls will be
used when the following occurs:
Derailments.
• Collisions.
• Storms.
• Washouts.
• Fires.
• Track obstructions.
or
• Emergency brake applications.
In addition, emergency calls must be made for the following:
• Overrunning limits of authority.
or
• Overrunning Stop indications.
Emergency calls must contain as much complete information on the
incident as possible.
,All employees must give absolute priority to an emergency
communication. Unless they are answering or aiding the emergency call,
employees must not transmit until they are certain no interference will
result.
◉ GCOR 5.4.2 Display of Yellow Flag (Part B). Answer: B.) Restriction
Is Not In Effect
When a yellow flag is displayed and no restriction is in effect as
specified by a mandatory directive, once the train is 2 miles beyond the
yellow flag, crew members must:
1. Continue moving the train not exceeding 10 MPH.
2. Resume speed only after:
a. The crew has received a mandatory directive associated with the
yellow flag.
b. The rear of the train has passed the green flag.
Or
c. The rear of the train has traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and
that no mandatory directive specifying a temporary speed restriction is
in effect.
◉ GCOR 5.4.3 Display of Yellow-Red Flag (RESTRICTION IN
EFFECT). Answer: Two Miles Ahead of Restricted Area. Yellow-red
flags warn a train to be prepared to stop because of men or equipment.
To make sure the train is prepared to stop at the right location,
employees must display a yellow-red flag 2 miles before the restricted
area.
,◉ GCOR 5.4.3 Display of Yellow-Red Flag (RESTRICTION IS NOT
IN EFFECT). Answer: When a yellow-red flag is displayed and no
restriction is in effect as specified by a track bulletin, track warrant, or
general order, a crew member must attempt to contact the employee in
charge of the yellow-red flag. Crew members must be prepared to stop
short of a red flag 2 miles beyond the yellow-red flag. If a red flag is
displayed, proceed as outlined in Rule 5.4.7 (Display of Red Flag). If no
red flag is displayed and no instructions have been provided by the
employee in charge of the yellow-red flag:
1. Move at restricted speed.
2. Increase speed only after:
a. A crew member has received instructions from the employee in
charge. or
b. The leading wheels of movement are 4 miles beyond the yellow-red
flag, and the train dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin or track
warrant protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location.
◉ GCOR 5.4.7 Display of Red Flag. Answer: A red flag is displayed
where trains must stop. When approaching a red flag the train must stop
short of the red flag and not proceed unless the employee in charge gives
instructions,
◉ GCOR 5.4.8 Flag Location. Answer: Flags will be displayed on all
main tracks and sidings leading to the track affected.
, Flags must be displayed to the right of the track as viewed from an
approaching train. In multiple main track territory or where sidings are
adjacent to main track(s), they will be placed on the field side of outside
tracks. Red flags may be displayed between the rails as outlined in Rule
5.4.7 (Display of Red Flag). Flags will be placed in this manner unless
otherwise specified by track bulletin, track warrant, special instructions,
or general order.
When flags are displayed beyond the first rail of an adjacent track, the
flags will not apply to the track on which the train is moving.
◉ GCOR 5.8.1 RINGING ENGINE BELL. Answer: Ring the engine
bell under any of the following conditions:
• Before moving, except when making momentary stop and start
switching movements.
• As a warning signal anytime it is necessary.
• When approaching men or equipment on or near the track.
• When whistle signal (7) is required.
• Approaching public crossings at grade with the engine in front start
signal at the crossing sign. If no sign, or if movement begins between
sign and crossing, start signal soon enough before crossing to provide
warning. Continue ringing bell until the crossing is occupied.
◉ GCOR 5.8.2 SOUNDING WHISTLE SOUND 1. SUCCESSION OF
SHORT SOUNDS. Answer: Use when persons or livestock are on the
track at other than road crossings at grade. In addition, use to warn
railroad employees when an emergency exists, such as a derailment.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ GCOR 2.10 Emergency Calls. Answer: Emergency calls will begin
with the words "Emergency, Emergency, Emergency". Such calls will be
used when the following occurs:
Derailments.
• Collisions.
• Storms.
• Washouts.
• Fires.
• Track obstructions.
or
• Emergency brake applications.
In addition, emergency calls must be made for the following:
• Overrunning limits of authority.
or
• Overrunning Stop indications.
Emergency calls must contain as much complete information on the
incident as possible.
,All employees must give absolute priority to an emergency
communication. Unless they are answering or aiding the emergency call,
employees must not transmit until they are certain no interference will
result.
◉ GCOR 5.4.2 Display of Yellow Flag (Part B). Answer: B.) Restriction
Is Not In Effect
When a yellow flag is displayed and no restriction is in effect as
specified by a mandatory directive, once the train is 2 miles beyond the
yellow flag, crew members must:
1. Continue moving the train not exceeding 10 MPH.
2. Resume speed only after:
a. The crew has received a mandatory directive associated with the
yellow flag.
b. The rear of the train has passed the green flag.
Or
c. The rear of the train has traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and
that no mandatory directive specifying a temporary speed restriction is
in effect.
◉ GCOR 5.4.3 Display of Yellow-Red Flag (RESTRICTION IN
EFFECT). Answer: Two Miles Ahead of Restricted Area. Yellow-red
flags warn a train to be prepared to stop because of men or equipment.
To make sure the train is prepared to stop at the right location,
employees must display a yellow-red flag 2 miles before the restricted
area.
,◉ GCOR 5.4.3 Display of Yellow-Red Flag (RESTRICTION IS NOT
IN EFFECT). Answer: When a yellow-red flag is displayed and no
restriction is in effect as specified by a track bulletin, track warrant, or
general order, a crew member must attempt to contact the employee in
charge of the yellow-red flag. Crew members must be prepared to stop
short of a red flag 2 miles beyond the yellow-red flag. If a red flag is
displayed, proceed as outlined in Rule 5.4.7 (Display of Red Flag). If no
red flag is displayed and no instructions have been provided by the
employee in charge of the yellow-red flag:
1. Move at restricted speed.
2. Increase speed only after:
a. A crew member has received instructions from the employee in
charge. or
b. The leading wheels of movement are 4 miles beyond the yellow-red
flag, and the train dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin or track
warrant protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location.
◉ GCOR 5.4.7 Display of Red Flag. Answer: A red flag is displayed
where trains must stop. When approaching a red flag the train must stop
short of the red flag and not proceed unless the employee in charge gives
instructions,
◉ GCOR 5.4.8 Flag Location. Answer: Flags will be displayed on all
main tracks and sidings leading to the track affected.
, Flags must be displayed to the right of the track as viewed from an
approaching train. In multiple main track territory or where sidings are
adjacent to main track(s), they will be placed on the field side of outside
tracks. Red flags may be displayed between the rails as outlined in Rule
5.4.7 (Display of Red Flag). Flags will be placed in this manner unless
otherwise specified by track bulletin, track warrant, special instructions,
or general order.
When flags are displayed beyond the first rail of an adjacent track, the
flags will not apply to the track on which the train is moving.
◉ GCOR 5.8.1 RINGING ENGINE BELL. Answer: Ring the engine
bell under any of the following conditions:
• Before moving, except when making momentary stop and start
switching movements.
• As a warning signal anytime it is necessary.
• When approaching men or equipment on or near the track.
• When whistle signal (7) is required.
• Approaching public crossings at grade with the engine in front start
signal at the crossing sign. If no sign, or if movement begins between
sign and crossing, start signal soon enough before crossing to provide
warning. Continue ringing bell until the crossing is occupied.
◉ GCOR 5.8.2 SOUNDING WHISTLE SOUND 1. SUCCESSION OF
SHORT SOUNDS. Answer: Use when persons or livestock are on the
track at other than road crossings at grade. In addition, use to warn
railroad employees when an emergency exists, such as a derailment.
