WV FOREMAN PRACTICE TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
(2026/2027)
Can a skid mounted fuel tank be used for transportation of diesel? - correct answer ✔✔No,
must be wheeled or self-propelled
What does "attending diesel equipment" mean? - correct answer ✔✔Diesel equipment
operator must be within sight and sound
What is the maximum concentration of DPM allowed under WV law? - correct answer ✔✔0.12
mg/m^3
All significant external surface on diesel equipment should not exceed what temp? - correct
answer ✔✔302 deg F
What is the ambient concentration of exhaust gas allowed in the mine atmosphere under WV
law? - correct answer ✔✔CO not to exceed 35 ppm, NO not to exceed 25 ppm, NO2 not to
exceed 3 ppm
What shall be done, if necessary, so as to provide clearance and to avoid accidental contact with
power lines when moving equipment? - correct answer ✔✔Equipment shall be insulated and
assemblies removed
What is minimum clearance on Trolley side? - correct answer ✔✔12"
What is the minimum size of shelter holes? - correct answer ✔✔5' deep, 4' wide, and height of
entry
Who shall see that a conspicuous light is placed on the front and rear of trips? - correct answer
✔✔The motorman and trip rider
,Who shall provide conspicuous light for motor/trips? - correct answer ✔✔Mine Foreman
How should the deck of locomotives be protected from loose material in the track entry? -
correct answer ✔✔With shields
What shall be done to regulate the movement of trips? - correct answer ✔✔A proper system of
signals should be provided
From what side shall cars not be coupled? - correct answer ✔✔From the wire side or inside of a
curve
If a locomotive is not coupled to the trip ahead, what distance should be maintained between
the locomotive and trip? - correct answer ✔✔300'
What is the maximum distance between shelter holes? - correct answer ✔✔100'
What signaling devices shall be provided on locomotives and shuttle cars? - correct answer
✔✔Sounding devices
Is back-poling prohibited? - correct answer ✔✔Yes, however permitted with precaution to the
nearest turning point, not to exceed 80'
Why is back-poling prohibited? - correct answer ✔✔Pole may leave the wire and break, causing
serious injury
Bottom drop cars shall not be used as man trips - correct answer ✔✔
, What is required on haulage roads between the end car of trips placed on sidetracks and
moving traffic? - correct answer ✔✔A clearance point shall be marked with an approved device
What are the primary causes of haulage accidents? - correct answer ✔✔Improperly maintained
track, insufficient clearance, and unsafe practices
What safety precaution shall be observed where track is on a steep grade? - correct answer
✔✔Derails shall be installed
If a pusher locomotive is not used on a trip, what is required? - correct answer ✔✔the
locomotive operator shall have an assistant to assist him in his duties
All self-propelled track haulage shall be equipped with what? - correct answer ✔✔E-stop
What shall be provided where miners load or unload from conveyor belts? - correct answer
✔✔Adequate clearance of 36", proper illumination, suitable communications
What is the maximum speed of belts which transport miners? - correct answer ✔✔250 FPM, if
clearance is 18", 300 FPM if clearance is 24" or greater
What is the minimum clearance to the roof for miners to ride belts? - correct answer ✔✔Not
less than 18" from the top of the roller. 24" if seam height permits
On belts that do not transport miners, at what intervals are stop/start controls required to be
places? - correct answer ✔✔1,000'
What shall all belt conveyors be inspected for daily? - correct answer ✔✔Frozen rollers, rock
falls, fires
(2026/2027)
Can a skid mounted fuel tank be used for transportation of diesel? - correct answer ✔✔No,
must be wheeled or self-propelled
What does "attending diesel equipment" mean? - correct answer ✔✔Diesel equipment
operator must be within sight and sound
What is the maximum concentration of DPM allowed under WV law? - correct answer ✔✔0.12
mg/m^3
All significant external surface on diesel equipment should not exceed what temp? - correct
answer ✔✔302 deg F
What is the ambient concentration of exhaust gas allowed in the mine atmosphere under WV
law? - correct answer ✔✔CO not to exceed 35 ppm, NO not to exceed 25 ppm, NO2 not to
exceed 3 ppm
What shall be done, if necessary, so as to provide clearance and to avoid accidental contact with
power lines when moving equipment? - correct answer ✔✔Equipment shall be insulated and
assemblies removed
What is minimum clearance on Trolley side? - correct answer ✔✔12"
What is the minimum size of shelter holes? - correct answer ✔✔5' deep, 4' wide, and height of
entry
Who shall see that a conspicuous light is placed on the front and rear of trips? - correct answer
✔✔The motorman and trip rider
,Who shall provide conspicuous light for motor/trips? - correct answer ✔✔Mine Foreman
How should the deck of locomotives be protected from loose material in the track entry? -
correct answer ✔✔With shields
What shall be done to regulate the movement of trips? - correct answer ✔✔A proper system of
signals should be provided
From what side shall cars not be coupled? - correct answer ✔✔From the wire side or inside of a
curve
If a locomotive is not coupled to the trip ahead, what distance should be maintained between
the locomotive and trip? - correct answer ✔✔300'
What is the maximum distance between shelter holes? - correct answer ✔✔100'
What signaling devices shall be provided on locomotives and shuttle cars? - correct answer
✔✔Sounding devices
Is back-poling prohibited? - correct answer ✔✔Yes, however permitted with precaution to the
nearest turning point, not to exceed 80'
Why is back-poling prohibited? - correct answer ✔✔Pole may leave the wire and break, causing
serious injury
Bottom drop cars shall not be used as man trips - correct answer ✔✔
, What is required on haulage roads between the end car of trips placed on sidetracks and
moving traffic? - correct answer ✔✔A clearance point shall be marked with an approved device
What are the primary causes of haulage accidents? - correct answer ✔✔Improperly maintained
track, insufficient clearance, and unsafe practices
What safety precaution shall be observed where track is on a steep grade? - correct answer
✔✔Derails shall be installed
If a pusher locomotive is not used on a trip, what is required? - correct answer ✔✔the
locomotive operator shall have an assistant to assist him in his duties
All self-propelled track haulage shall be equipped with what? - correct answer ✔✔E-stop
What shall be provided where miners load or unload from conveyor belts? - correct answer
✔✔Adequate clearance of 36", proper illumination, suitable communications
What is the maximum speed of belts which transport miners? - correct answer ✔✔250 FPM, if
clearance is 18", 300 FPM if clearance is 24" or greater
What is the minimum clearance to the roof for miners to ride belts? - correct answer ✔✔Not
less than 18" from the top of the roller. 24" if seam height permits
On belts that do not transport miners, at what intervals are stop/start controls required to be
places? - correct answer ✔✔1,000'
What shall all belt conveyors be inspected for daily? - correct answer ✔✔Frozen rollers, rock
falls, fires
