BNSF CONDUCTOR FINAL EXAM FINAL PAPER
2026 STUDY GUIDE DETAILED ANSWERS
READY
◉ Which of the following statements is true about authorized train
speeds?
Answer: Must Not Be Exceeded
◉ You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch,
into a non signaled siding what is your max speed?
Answer: 15 MPH
◉ You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must
follow
Answer: Must be able to stop in 1/2 the range of vision not
exceeding 25 MPH
◉ When there is a conflict of your authorized speed what speed are
you governed by?
Answer: The Lowest
◉ Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all
that apply
,Answer: 1) Couplers are in line
2) At least 1 knuckle is open
◉ What must be conducted before beginning any work activity?
Answer: Job Briefing
◉ When crossing tracks what must the employee do? 2 answers
Answer: 1) Stop and look both directions
2) ensure they are at least 25 ft from standing equipment
◉ True or False: Employees that have been trained and qualified
may mount and dismount moving equipment at a walking pace not
to exceed 4 MPH except in case of emergency.
Answer: True
◉ What is the minimum distance you can stand away from a switch
associated with a movement?
Answer: 30 Ft
◉ You are operating on the main track and are approaching a 10
MPH speed restriction, when should you notify your locomotive
operator?
, Answer: Not more than 5 miles from the restriction and not less
than 2 miles from the restriction
◉ How far from an electric locked switch must a train be to operate
the switch?
Answer: Within 100 ft
◉ What must you do if track length is insufficient to leave
equipment clear of connecting tracks?
Answer: Completely occupy switch associated with track
◉ If you encounter a lock that is defective or missing and a
replacement is not immediately available, What must you do?
Answer: Report it to the proper authority
◉ What is the normal position of a hand operated switch on a
siding?
Answer: Lined for movement on the siding
◉ You have one car that you are setting out and it failed a hand
brake test, how many other cars must you leave with it that have a
working hand brake?
Answer: At least 1
2026 STUDY GUIDE DETAILED ANSWERS
READY
◉ Which of the following statements is true about authorized train
speeds?
Answer: Must Not Be Exceeded
◉ You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch,
into a non signaled siding what is your max speed?
Answer: 15 MPH
◉ You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must
follow
Answer: Must be able to stop in 1/2 the range of vision not
exceeding 25 MPH
◉ When there is a conflict of your authorized speed what speed are
you governed by?
Answer: The Lowest
◉ Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all
that apply
,Answer: 1) Couplers are in line
2) At least 1 knuckle is open
◉ What must be conducted before beginning any work activity?
Answer: Job Briefing
◉ When crossing tracks what must the employee do? 2 answers
Answer: 1) Stop and look both directions
2) ensure they are at least 25 ft from standing equipment
◉ True or False: Employees that have been trained and qualified
may mount and dismount moving equipment at a walking pace not
to exceed 4 MPH except in case of emergency.
Answer: True
◉ What is the minimum distance you can stand away from a switch
associated with a movement?
Answer: 30 Ft
◉ You are operating on the main track and are approaching a 10
MPH speed restriction, when should you notify your locomotive
operator?
, Answer: Not more than 5 miles from the restriction and not less
than 2 miles from the restriction
◉ How far from an electric locked switch must a train be to operate
the switch?
Answer: Within 100 ft
◉ What must you do if track length is insufficient to leave
equipment clear of connecting tracks?
Answer: Completely occupy switch associated with track
◉ If you encounter a lock that is defective or missing and a
replacement is not immediately available, What must you do?
Answer: Report it to the proper authority
◉ What is the normal position of a hand operated switch on a
siding?
Answer: Lined for movement on the siding
◉ You have one car that you are setting out and it failed a hand
brake test, how many other cars must you leave with it that have a
working hand brake?
Answer: At least 1
