Union Pacific -- Air Brakes Exam questions and correct answers| Latest 2026/2027
Union Pacific -- Air Brakes Exam questions and correct answers| Latest 2026/2027 What government agency regulates the inspection and testing of brake equipment on railroad locomotives and cars? Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) What rule details the safety inspection of freight cars? Rule 1.33, Inspection of Freight Cars Who can perform inspections and brake tests? Qualified Person, Qualified Mechanical Inspector, or Qualified Maintenance Person as specified by federal regulations. After fundamental training on freight car inspections and air brake tests, would a trainman be considered a "Qualified Person?" Yes During the safety inspection, is an inspection on both sides of the train required? Yes Can cars placed in a train be moved prior to a safety inspection? No Can inspections by "Qualified Mechanical Inspectors" extend the distance a train may travel before additional inspections and tests are required? Yes (Extended Haul Train) What must you do before coupling air hoses together? Shake debris out of hoses and blow all condensation from locomotive brake pipe or yard air line. What should be done to prevent an air hose from dragging whenever the train is moved? Air hoses inspected for condition, properly coupled, and all parts of brake equipment secured. Unless brakes fail en route, how many cars must have operative brakes?
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