BNSF MAINTENANCE OF WAY
OPERATING RULES (MWOR) FINAL
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. According to MWOR Rule 6.27, when required to move at restricted speed, what is the
maximum speed allowed under any circumstances?
A. 15 MPH
B. 30 MPH
C. 10 MPH
D. 20 MPH
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Restricted speed requires movement at a speed that allows
stopping within half the range of vision short of a train, obstruction, or switch not properly
lined, but in no case exceeding 20 MPH.
2. What is the minimum distance a person or equipment must be from the near rail to be
considered ‘fouling the track’?
A. 2 feet
,B. 4 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 10 feet
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Fouling a track is defined as being within 4 feet of the field side
of the near rail or in a position where you could be struck by a train.
3. Under Rule 15.2, what color flags are used to delineate the limits of a Track Bulletin Form
B?
A. Red flags
B. Yellow-Red flags
C. Green flags
D. Yellow flags
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Yellow-Red flags are placed two miles in advance of the Form B
limits to warn of the upcoming restriction.
4. When a Lookout is used for On-Track Safety, how many seconds of warning must they
provide before the arrival of a train?
A. 15 seconds
B. 20 seconds
, C. 10 seconds
D. 30 seconds
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The lookout must provide enough warning so that all employees
can reach a place of safety at least 15 seconds before the train arrives.
5. What must occur before any track is fouled or work begins according to MWOR Rule 1.1.1?
A. A radio check
B. Inspection of all tools
C. A Job Safety Briefing
D. Signing of the time sheet
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A Job Safety Briefing is mandatory before starting any task,
particularly when it involves fouling a track or potential hazards.
6. In CTC territory, who must authorize a Maintenance of Way employee to operate a dual-
control switch manually?
A. The Train Dispatcher
B. The Roadmaster
C. The Foreman
OPERATING RULES (MWOR) FINAL
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. According to MWOR Rule 6.27, when required to move at restricted speed, what is the
maximum speed allowed under any circumstances?
A. 15 MPH
B. 30 MPH
C. 10 MPH
D. 20 MPH
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Restricted speed requires movement at a speed that allows
stopping within half the range of vision short of a train, obstruction, or switch not properly
lined, but in no case exceeding 20 MPH.
2. What is the minimum distance a person or equipment must be from the near rail to be
considered ‘fouling the track’?
A. 2 feet
,B. 4 feet
C. 6 feet
D. 10 feet
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Fouling a track is defined as being within 4 feet of the field side
of the near rail or in a position where you could be struck by a train.
3. Under Rule 15.2, what color flags are used to delineate the limits of a Track Bulletin Form
B?
A. Red flags
B. Yellow-Red flags
C. Green flags
D. Yellow flags
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Yellow-Red flags are placed two miles in advance of the Form B
limits to warn of the upcoming restriction.
4. When a Lookout is used for On-Track Safety, how many seconds of warning must they
provide before the arrival of a train?
A. 15 seconds
B. 20 seconds
, C. 10 seconds
D. 30 seconds
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The lookout must provide enough warning so that all employees
can reach a place of safety at least 15 seconds before the train arrives.
5. What must occur before any track is fouled or work begins according to MWOR Rule 1.1.1?
A. A radio check
B. Inspection of all tools
C. A Job Safety Briefing
D. Signing of the time sheet
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A Job Safety Briefing is mandatory before starting any task,
particularly when it involves fouling a track or potential hazards.
6. In CTC territory, who must authorize a Maintenance of Way employee to operate a dual-
control switch manually?
A. The Train Dispatcher
B. The Roadmaster
C. The Foreman
