BNSF Roadway Worker Protection Test
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(Real Exam Verified Answers)
• Roadway Worker Protection training -✓✓Must be renewed annually.
• The cardinal rule of railroading is: -✓✓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. -✓✓4
• According to the FRA, when working in the foul: -✓✓A person or equipment could be
struck by a train or on-track equipment.
• The following are roadway workers. -✓✓Contractor employees whose duties for a
railroad client may require fouling a track.
• Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is provided: -✓✓Prior to
fouling the track.
• A roadway worker shall not foul a track except : -✓✓When necessary for the
performance of duty.
• Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the following
except: -✓✓Must be trained in the General Code of Operating Rules
• What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track? -✓✓Conduct an on-
track safety job briefing.
• When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete? -✓✓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: -✓✓The EIC.
• The method of on-track safety used depends on what factors? -✓✓The work to be
performed
The type of track on which the work will be performed
The weather and physical characteristics of the track
Questions and Answers ()
(Real Exam Verified Answers)
• Roadway Worker Protection training -✓✓Must be renewed annually.
• The cardinal rule of railroading is: -✓✓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. -✓✓4
• According to the FRA, when working in the foul: -✓✓A person or equipment could be
struck by a train or on-track equipment.
• The following are roadway workers. -✓✓Contractor employees whose duties for a
railroad client may require fouling a track.
• Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is provided: -✓✓Prior to
fouling the track.
• A roadway worker shall not foul a track except : -✓✓When necessary for the
performance of duty.
• Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the following
except: -✓✓Must be trained in the General Code of Operating Rules
• What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track? -✓✓Conduct an on-
track safety job briefing.
• When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete? -✓✓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: -✓✓The EIC.
• The method of on-track safety used depends on what factors? -✓✓The work to be
performed
The type of track on which the work will be performed
The weather and physical characteristics of the track
