BNSF Conductor Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
3 Track and Time C
Correct Answer
C. Releasing When Within the Limits
If no other employee has received track and time within the same limits, a train may
release track and time to move in a specified direction. Signal indications will then
govern the train, if the control
operator verbally authorizes the release specifying direction of movement.
Employees releasing track and time must state:
• Their name or other identification.
• The track and time limits being released, including number, if applicable.
Question 2
Track Warrant in Effect Rule 14.10 (1)
Correct Answer
A track warrant is in effect until a crew member reports the train has cleared the
limits, or the track warrant is made void. The crew member must inform the train
dispatcher when the train has cleared the limits. Before a train reports clear of a
track warrant, the track warrant is made void or a portion of track warrant limits are
released, a crew member must restore hand operated main track switches to normal
position unless relieved by track warrant.
Employees reporting clear of track warrant limits must state:
• Their name or other identification
• Track warrant number being released
• Limits being released
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,Question 3
1 Switching Safely and Efficiently 1
Correct Answer
While switching, employees must work safely and efficiently and avoid damage to
contents of cars, equipment, structures, or other property.
Do not leave equipment standing where it will foul equipment on adjacent tracks or
cause injury to employees riding on the side of a car or engine.
On tracks where clearance point is indicated, leave equipment beyond the clearance
point.
Question 4
9 Brake Pipe Leakage Test 1
Correct Answer
To qualify a train's air brake system using AFM, the train must be equipped as
follows:
• The controlling locomotive has a maintaining-type automatic brake valve.
• The train has a gauge or device at the rear of the train.
• The locomotive has an air flow indicator with a direct reading of air flow in
increments no greater than 10 cubic feet per minute (CFM).
Question 5
S-1.4.6 Three-Point Contact
Correct Answer
Maintain three-point contact when getting on or off vehicles, equipment, and
machinery, and when ascending or descending
ladders or platforms. Three-point contact consists of both feet and one hand or
both hands and one foot.
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,Question 6
10 Initiating Movement Between Signals
Correct Answer
When one of the following occurs, move at restricted speed until the leading wheels
have passed the next governing signal or the end of the block system:
• The train enters a block with no governing signal.
• The previous signal indication is unknown.
• Movements in the opposite direction from which the block was entered.
Question 7
1.2 Securing Train Before Detaching Locomotives (1)
Correct Answer
When any part of a train is left standing and train brake inspection is not required,
do not depend on the air brake system to secure the cars.
When detaching locomotives or locomotives and cars:
1. Secure equipment against undesired movement. Exception: Use the table
provided in Rule 104.14 if the minimum number required is not known or if
releasing air
brakes to test for sufficient hand brakes is not practical (i.e. only rear of train being
left unattended).
2. Release all air brakes to ensure hand brakes will prevent movement.
3. Make a 20-psi brake pipe reduction.
4. Close angle cock on rear locomotive or last car to be detached from portion left
standing. Leave angle cock open on portion left standing.
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, Question 8
4.7 Display of Red Flag or Red Light
Correct Answer
A red flag or red light is displayed where trains must stop. When approaching a red
flag or red light, the train must stop short of the red flag or red light and not
proceed unless the employee in charge gives instructions, including the milepost
location of the red flag or red light. A crew member must attempt to contact the
employee in charge to avoid delay, giving the location of the red flag or red light
and the track being used. If instructions to proceed are received before the train
stops, the train may pass the red flag or red light without stopping.
If track bulletin Form B is not in effect, instructions must include speed and distance.
This speed must not be exceeded until the rear of the train has passed the specified
distance from
the red flag or red light, unless otherwise instructed by the employee in charge.
Displayed Between Rails. When a red flag or red light is displayed between the rails
of a track, the train must stop and not proceed until the flag or light has been
removed by an employee of the class that placed it.
Question 9
9 Train Delayed Within a Block A
Correct Answer
If a train has entered a block on a proceed indication that does not require
restricted speed, and the train stops or its speed is reduced below 10 MPH, the train
must:
A. ABS
Proceed at restricted speed. The train must maintain this speed until the next signal
is visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is
clear.
Question 10
16 Stop and Proceed Indication C
Correct Answer
c. Permit an engine, with or without cars, to couple to its train or to a standing cut
of cars, if the track between the engine and cars is clear.
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Correct Answers
Question 1
3 Track and Time C
Correct Answer
C. Releasing When Within the Limits
If no other employee has received track and time within the same limits, a train may
release track and time to move in a specified direction. Signal indications will then
govern the train, if the control
operator verbally authorizes the release specifying direction of movement.
Employees releasing track and time must state:
• Their name or other identification.
• The track and time limits being released, including number, if applicable.
Question 2
Track Warrant in Effect Rule 14.10 (1)
Correct Answer
A track warrant is in effect until a crew member reports the train has cleared the
limits, or the track warrant is made void. The crew member must inform the train
dispatcher when the train has cleared the limits. Before a train reports clear of a
track warrant, the track warrant is made void or a portion of track warrant limits are
released, a crew member must restore hand operated main track switches to normal
position unless relieved by track warrant.
Employees reporting clear of track warrant limits must state:
• Their name or other identification
• Track warrant number being released
• Limits being released
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,Question 3
1 Switching Safely and Efficiently 1
Correct Answer
While switching, employees must work safely and efficiently and avoid damage to
contents of cars, equipment, structures, or other property.
Do not leave equipment standing where it will foul equipment on adjacent tracks or
cause injury to employees riding on the side of a car or engine.
On tracks where clearance point is indicated, leave equipment beyond the clearance
point.
Question 4
9 Brake Pipe Leakage Test 1
Correct Answer
To qualify a train's air brake system using AFM, the train must be equipped as
follows:
• The controlling locomotive has a maintaining-type automatic brake valve.
• The train has a gauge or device at the rear of the train.
• The locomotive has an air flow indicator with a direct reading of air flow in
increments no greater than 10 cubic feet per minute (CFM).
Question 5
S-1.4.6 Three-Point Contact
Correct Answer
Maintain three-point contact when getting on or off vehicles, equipment, and
machinery, and when ascending or descending
ladders or platforms. Three-point contact consists of both feet and one hand or
both hands and one foot.
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,Question 6
10 Initiating Movement Between Signals
Correct Answer
When one of the following occurs, move at restricted speed until the leading wheels
have passed the next governing signal or the end of the block system:
• The train enters a block with no governing signal.
• The previous signal indication is unknown.
• Movements in the opposite direction from which the block was entered.
Question 7
1.2 Securing Train Before Detaching Locomotives (1)
Correct Answer
When any part of a train is left standing and train brake inspection is not required,
do not depend on the air brake system to secure the cars.
When detaching locomotives or locomotives and cars:
1. Secure equipment against undesired movement. Exception: Use the table
provided in Rule 104.14 if the minimum number required is not known or if
releasing air
brakes to test for sufficient hand brakes is not practical (i.e. only rear of train being
left unattended).
2. Release all air brakes to ensure hand brakes will prevent movement.
3. Make a 20-psi brake pipe reduction.
4. Close angle cock on rear locomotive or last car to be detached from portion left
standing. Leave angle cock open on portion left standing.
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, Question 8
4.7 Display of Red Flag or Red Light
Correct Answer
A red flag or red light is displayed where trains must stop. When approaching a red
flag or red light, the train must stop short of the red flag or red light and not
proceed unless the employee in charge gives instructions, including the milepost
location of the red flag or red light. A crew member must attempt to contact the
employee in charge to avoid delay, giving the location of the red flag or red light
and the track being used. If instructions to proceed are received before the train
stops, the train may pass the red flag or red light without stopping.
If track bulletin Form B is not in effect, instructions must include speed and distance.
This speed must not be exceeded until the rear of the train has passed the specified
distance from
the red flag or red light, unless otherwise instructed by the employee in charge.
Displayed Between Rails. When a red flag or red light is displayed between the rails
of a track, the train must stop and not proceed until the flag or light has been
removed by an employee of the class that placed it.
Question 9
9 Train Delayed Within a Block A
Correct Answer
If a train has entered a block on a proceed indication that does not require
restricted speed, and the train stops or its speed is reduced below 10 MPH, the train
must:
A. ABS
Proceed at restricted speed. The train must maintain this speed until the next signal
is visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is
clear.
Question 10
16 Stop and Proceed Indication C
Correct Answer
c. Permit an engine, with or without cars, to couple to its train or to a standing cut
of cars, if the track between the engine and cars is clear.
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