BNSF MAINTENANCE OF WAY
OPERATING RULES EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. When must a Job Safety Briefing be conducted according to MWOR Rule 1.1?
A. Only at the start of the shift
B. Only when working with more than five employees
C. Before beginning any new task or when work conditions change
D. Every two hours regardless of the task
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 1.1 requires a job briefing before beginning work, when the
task changes, or when conditions affecting safety change.
2. According to MWOR Rule 6.27, which of the following best defines Movement at Restricted
Speed?
A. A speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision, short of train, engine, or
track obstruction
B. A speed not exceeding 20 MPH
C. Constant speed of 10 MPH throughout the limits
,D. Maximum speed allowed by the track warrant
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Restricted speed requires the operator to be able to stop within
half the range of vision short of various obstructions and not exceeding 20 MPH.
3. Under Rule 15.2, what is the required distance for placing Yellow-Red flags before the
beginning of Track Bulletin Form B limits?
A. 500 feet
B. 2 miles
C. 1 mile
D. 5 miles
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: BNSF rules require Yellow-Red flags to be placed 2 miles in
advance of Form B limits to warn approaching trains.
4. What is the definition of ‘Foul of Track’ according to the MWOR?
A. Being within 10 feet of the field side of the rail
B. Anywhere inside the right-of-way fence
C. Standing on the ballast shoulder
D. Being within 4 feet of the near rail
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Fouling the track is defined as being within 4 feet of the near rail
or where an individual or equipment could be struck by a train.
5. Rule 1.10 states that employees must not use personal electronic devices when:
A. They are on duty in a break room
B. The device is used for company business only
C. They are off-duty on company property
D. They are fouling the track or operating equipment
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Personal electronic devices are prohibited while fouling tracks,
operating equipment, or performing safety-critical duties.
6. When leaving a main track switch, Rule 8.2 requires the employee to:
A. Leave it in the last position used
B. Tag it with a blue flag
C. Notify the dispatcher only if it is left in reverse
D. Lock it and check that the points fit properly in the normal position
Answer: D
OPERATING RULES EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. When must a Job Safety Briefing be conducted according to MWOR Rule 1.1?
A. Only at the start of the shift
B. Only when working with more than five employees
C. Before beginning any new task or when work conditions change
D. Every two hours regardless of the task
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Rule 1.1 requires a job briefing before beginning work, when the
task changes, or when conditions affecting safety change.
2. According to MWOR Rule 6.27, which of the following best defines Movement at Restricted
Speed?
A. A speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision, short of train, engine, or
track obstruction
B. A speed not exceeding 20 MPH
C. Constant speed of 10 MPH throughout the limits
,D. Maximum speed allowed by the track warrant
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Restricted speed requires the operator to be able to stop within
half the range of vision short of various obstructions and not exceeding 20 MPH.
3. Under Rule 15.2, what is the required distance for placing Yellow-Red flags before the
beginning of Track Bulletin Form B limits?
A. 500 feet
B. 2 miles
C. 1 mile
D. 5 miles
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: BNSF rules require Yellow-Red flags to be placed 2 miles in
advance of Form B limits to warn approaching trains.
4. What is the definition of ‘Foul of Track’ according to the MWOR?
A. Being within 10 feet of the field side of the rail
B. Anywhere inside the right-of-way fence
C. Standing on the ballast shoulder
D. Being within 4 feet of the near rail
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Fouling the track is defined as being within 4 feet of the near rail
or where an individual or equipment could be struck by a train.
5. Rule 1.10 states that employees must not use personal electronic devices when:
A. They are on duty in a break room
B. The device is used for company business only
C. They are off-duty on company property
D. They are fouling the track or operating equipment
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Personal electronic devices are prohibited while fouling tracks,
operating equipment, or performing safety-critical duties.
6. When leaving a main track switch, Rule 8.2 requires the employee to:
A. Leave it in the last position used
B. Tag it with a blue flag
C. Notify the dispatcher only if it is left in reverse
D. Lock it and check that the points fit properly in the normal position
Answer: D
