GCOR Practice Test questions with accurate answers
6.28 Restricted Speed Ans✓✓✓ When required to move at restricted
speed mvement must be made at a speed that allows stopping within half
the range of vision short of:
Train
Engine
Railroad Car
Men or equipment fouling the track
Stop signal
or
Derail or switch lined improperly
When a train or engine is required to move at restricted speed, the crew
must keep a lookout for broken rail and not exceed 20 MPH
Comply with these requirements until the leading wheels reach a point
where movement at resrticted speed is no longer required.
Absolute Block Ans✓✓✓ A length of track that no train is permitted to
neter while the track is occupied by another train.
Absolute Signal Ans✓✓✓ A block or interlocking signal without a
number plate or designated by an A marker.
,Accident Statements Ans✓✓✓ Information concerning accidents or
personal injuries that occur to persons other than employees may be
given only to an authorized representative of the railroad or an officer of
the law
Any employee operating a radio must do the following Ans✓✓✓
Before transmitting, listen long enough to make sure the channel is not
being used. Give the required identification. Not proceed with further
transmission until acknowledgement is received.
APPROACH DIVERGING Ans✓✓✓ Solid Yellow over green or Solid
Yellow over Solid Yellow.
APPROACH RESTRICTING aspect. Ans✓✓✓ Solid yellow over lunar
or solid yellow over lunar over solid red.
Articulated Ans✓✓✓ Permanently connectd multiple unit cars that
share a common truck.
Automatic Block System (ABS) Ans✓✓✓ A series of consecutive
blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are
activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use.
Block Ans✓✓✓ A length of track between consecutive block signals or
between a block signal and the end of block system limits.
, Block Register Territory(BRT) Ans✓✓✓ A method of operation in non
signaled territory where trains, men, and equipment are authorized to
occupy the main tracks limits designated by the timetable.
Block Signal Ans✓✓✓ A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that
governs trains entering and using the block.
Block System Ans✓✓✓ A block or series of consective blocks witin
ABS, ACS, CTC or interlocking limits.
Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) Ans✓✓✓ A block system that uses
block signal indications to authorize train movements.
Circulars Instructions and Notices Ans✓✓✓ and other information are
issued and canceled by the designated manager. Before beginning each
day's work or trip, trainmen, enginemen, and any others whose duties
require, must
review those that apply to the territory they will work on
Clearnace Point Ans✓✓✓ The location near a turnout beyond which it
is unsafe for passage on a adjacent track(s). Where a person is permitted
by railroad's operating rules to ride the side of a car, a clearance point
shall accommodate a person riding the side car.
Control Operator Ans✓✓✓ An employee assigned to operate a CTC or
interlocking control machine or authorized to grant track permits.
6.28 Restricted Speed Ans✓✓✓ When required to move at restricted
speed mvement must be made at a speed that allows stopping within half
the range of vision short of:
Train
Engine
Railroad Car
Men or equipment fouling the track
Stop signal
or
Derail or switch lined improperly
When a train or engine is required to move at restricted speed, the crew
must keep a lookout for broken rail and not exceed 20 MPH
Comply with these requirements until the leading wheels reach a point
where movement at resrticted speed is no longer required.
Absolute Block Ans✓✓✓ A length of track that no train is permitted to
neter while the track is occupied by another train.
Absolute Signal Ans✓✓✓ A block or interlocking signal without a
number plate or designated by an A marker.
,Accident Statements Ans✓✓✓ Information concerning accidents or
personal injuries that occur to persons other than employees may be
given only to an authorized representative of the railroad or an officer of
the law
Any employee operating a radio must do the following Ans✓✓✓
Before transmitting, listen long enough to make sure the channel is not
being used. Give the required identification. Not proceed with further
transmission until acknowledgement is received.
APPROACH DIVERGING Ans✓✓✓ Solid Yellow over green or Solid
Yellow over Solid Yellow.
APPROACH RESTRICTING aspect. Ans✓✓✓ Solid yellow over lunar
or solid yellow over lunar over solid red.
Articulated Ans✓✓✓ Permanently connectd multiple unit cars that
share a common truck.
Automatic Block System (ABS) Ans✓✓✓ A series of consecutive
blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are
activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use.
Block Ans✓✓✓ A length of track between consecutive block signals or
between a block signal and the end of block system limits.
, Block Register Territory(BRT) Ans✓✓✓ A method of operation in non
signaled territory where trains, men, and equipment are authorized to
occupy the main tracks limits designated by the timetable.
Block Signal Ans✓✓✓ A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that
governs trains entering and using the block.
Block System Ans✓✓✓ A block or series of consective blocks witin
ABS, ACS, CTC or interlocking limits.
Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) Ans✓✓✓ A block system that uses
block signal indications to authorize train movements.
Circulars Instructions and Notices Ans✓✓✓ and other information are
issued and canceled by the designated manager. Before beginning each
day's work or trip, trainmen, enginemen, and any others whose duties
require, must
review those that apply to the territory they will work on
Clearnace Point Ans✓✓✓ The location near a turnout beyond which it
is unsafe for passage on a adjacent track(s). Where a person is permitted
by railroad's operating rules to ride the side of a car, a clearance point
shall accommodate a person riding the side car.
Control Operator Ans✓✓✓ An employee assigned to operate a CTC or
interlocking control machine or authorized to grant track permits.
