NORAC LATEST CERTIFICATION REVIEW
SET 2026 ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS
⫸ Return Movement Answer: The movement of an uncoupled engine
(or engines) or leading portion of a train, directed back toward the
remaining stationary portion of the same train
⫸ Distant Signal Answer: A fixed signal used to govern the approach to
a home signal
⫸ Home Signal Answer: A signal that governs the entrance to an
interlocking
⫸ Main Track Answer: The name of a track that is designated by
timetable upon which movements authorized by ABS, DCS, or
interlocking rules
⫸ Bulletin Order (BO) Answer: A publication used to notify employees
of the movement of trains. Bulletin Orders are issued periodically by the
designated officer
⫸ General Order Answer: A publication used to summarize changes to
the timetable and other instructions
,⫸ Division Notice (DN) Answer: A publication issued periodically
which contains instructions or information which do not affect the
movement of trains
⫸ Slow Speed Answer: Not exceeding 15 MPH
⫸ Medium Speed Answer: Not exceeding 30 MPH
⫸ Limited Speed Answer: Not exceeding 45 mph (40 mph for freight)
⫸ Term used for Maximum Authorized Speed Answer: Normal Speed
⫸ Fouling Point Answer: The point on a track beyond which equipment
will foul an adjacent track. Fouling points will not safely accommodate a
person riding the side of a car.
⫸ Whom should an employee consult if in doubt as to the meaning or
application of a rule or special instruction? Answer: Rules Department
⫸ What required books must employee maintain and have with them
while on duty? Answer: Operating Rules and Timetable, Safety Rules,
Air Brake Instructions, and Hazardous Materials Instructions, if they are
involved in the shipment of hazardous materials
, ⫸ Where must employees keep their switch keys? Answer: In secure
places & must not allow unqualified / unauthorized persons to use or
gain access to them
⫸ Why is unauthorized use of electronic devices prohibited? Answer: It
could interfere with the employees (or others) preformance of safety
related duties
⫸ What unusual occurrences must be reported to the train dispatcher?
Answer: Derailments, collisions, storms, washouts, high water, fires,
obstructions to track or any other condition which could result in death/
injury, damage to property/ disruption of railroad operations
⫸ To whom does Rule G apply? Answer: All employees
⫸ When employees have questions regarding adverse effects of
prescribed medication who should they contact? Answer: A company
medical officer
⫸ Where can employees get help if they are impaired and cannot report
for duty? Answer: Pier
⫸ How can a job briefing be done? Answer: Face to Face, Radio or
Telephone
SET 2026 ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS
⫸ Return Movement Answer: The movement of an uncoupled engine
(or engines) or leading portion of a train, directed back toward the
remaining stationary portion of the same train
⫸ Distant Signal Answer: A fixed signal used to govern the approach to
a home signal
⫸ Home Signal Answer: A signal that governs the entrance to an
interlocking
⫸ Main Track Answer: The name of a track that is designated by
timetable upon which movements authorized by ABS, DCS, or
interlocking rules
⫸ Bulletin Order (BO) Answer: A publication used to notify employees
of the movement of trains. Bulletin Orders are issued periodically by the
designated officer
⫸ General Order Answer: A publication used to summarize changes to
the timetable and other instructions
,⫸ Division Notice (DN) Answer: A publication issued periodically
which contains instructions or information which do not affect the
movement of trains
⫸ Slow Speed Answer: Not exceeding 15 MPH
⫸ Medium Speed Answer: Not exceeding 30 MPH
⫸ Limited Speed Answer: Not exceeding 45 mph (40 mph for freight)
⫸ Term used for Maximum Authorized Speed Answer: Normal Speed
⫸ Fouling Point Answer: The point on a track beyond which equipment
will foul an adjacent track. Fouling points will not safely accommodate a
person riding the side of a car.
⫸ Whom should an employee consult if in doubt as to the meaning or
application of a rule or special instruction? Answer: Rules Department
⫸ What required books must employee maintain and have with them
while on duty? Answer: Operating Rules and Timetable, Safety Rules,
Air Brake Instructions, and Hazardous Materials Instructions, if they are
involved in the shipment of hazardous materials
, ⫸ Where must employees keep their switch keys? Answer: In secure
places & must not allow unqualified / unauthorized persons to use or
gain access to them
⫸ Why is unauthorized use of electronic devices prohibited? Answer: It
could interfere with the employees (or others) preformance of safety
related duties
⫸ What unusual occurrences must be reported to the train dispatcher?
Answer: Derailments, collisions, storms, washouts, high water, fires,
obstructions to track or any other condition which could result in death/
injury, damage to property/ disruption of railroad operations
⫸ To whom does Rule G apply? Answer: All employees
⫸ When employees have questions regarding adverse effects of
prescribed medication who should they contact? Answer: A company
medical officer
⫸ Where can employees get help if they are impaired and cannot report
for duty? Answer: Pier
⫸ How can a job briefing be done? Answer: Face to Face, Radio or
Telephone
