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CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - Answ- Proceed
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat
position in a track? -
Answ- CT-
168
True or False: When handling one or more clearance implicated
shipments in a train, do
not enter a yard or terminal where a yardmaster is on-duty until
the yardmaster is
informed of the shipment. -
Answ- True
What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance
implicated shipment? -
Answ- Clearance Bureau
Instructions
Your train is traveling at a speed of 42 miles per hour with a speed limit
of 40 mph. This
means you are speeding by 2 mph. what do you do? - Answ- Tell
the locomotive
operator to slow
down
Your train is traveling at a speed of 47 MPH with a speed limit of 40. This
means you are speeding by 7 MPH. what do you do? - Answ- Tell the
locomotive operator to stop
Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined
that: 2 Answers
- Answ- 1) The intended route is
clear
2) Switches and derails connected with the movement are
properly lined
The yardmaster tasked you with putting cars from track 11 into track 4. Track
4 does not have a clearance marker clearly visible. How would you find the
clearance point? 2 Answers - Answ- 1) Standing outside the rail and off the
end of crosstie extend arm toward the equipment
2) Identify the location equipment can no longer be touched and position
equipment an additional 50 ft into track from location identified
Multiple Part True or False:
After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain the
1) Device has a reflective handle
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2) Device is lined opposite movement
3) Lever is latched
4) If equipped, device is locked before being left unattended - Answ- 1) False
2) False
3) True
4) True
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All
That Apply -
Answ- 1) A Fixed
Derail
2) An improperly lined
switch
You are operating on the q79510 at max speed in CP territory and you
experience an air brake emergency what is required when permitted to
proceed? - Answ- Operate the Train not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length
You have been switching and doubled your train, how do you protect the
movement when shoving? - Answ- Protected by qualified employee on the
leading end of the track, on the ground ahead of the movement and clear of
all tracks
Who is responsible for protecting a shove move? - Answ- Qualified Employee
After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step? - Answ-
Stretch the slack
When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected - Answ- From
the leading
end
visually
What speed must not be exceeded when not moving to or from a main
track operating a
hand operated switch - Answ- 10
MPH
Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds: - Answ- Apply to entire
train
Which of the following statements is true about authorized train speeds? -
Answ- Must
Not Be
Exceeded
You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch, into a
non signaled
siding what is your max speed? - Answ-
15 MPH
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You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must follow -
Answ- Must be
able to stop in 1/2 the range of vision not exceeding
25 MPH
When there is a conflict of your authorized speed what speed are you
governed by? -
Answ- The
Lowest
Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all that
apply - Answ- 1)
Couplers are in
line
2) At least 1 knuckle is
open
What must be conducted before beginning any work activity? - Answ- Job
Briefing
When crossing tracks what must the employee do? 2 answers - Answ- 1)
Stop and look
both
directions
2) ensure they are at least 25 ft from standing
equipment
True or False: Employees that have been trained and qualified may mount
and dismount moving equipment at a walking pace not to exceed 4 MPH
except in case of emergency. - Answ- True
What is the minimum distance you can stand away from a switch
associated with a
movement? - Answ-
30 Ft
You are operating on the main track and are approaching a 10 MPH speed
restriction, when should you notify your locomotive operator? - Answ- Not
more than 5 miles from the restriction and not less than 2 miles from the
restriction
How far from an electric locked switch must a train be to operate the
switch? - Answ-
Within 100
ft
What must you do if track length is insufficient to leave equipment clear
of connecting
tracks? - Answ- Completely occupy switch associated
with track
If you encounter a lock that is defective or missing and a replacement is
not immediately
available, What must you do? - Answ- Report it to the
CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - Answ- Proceed
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat
position in a track? -
Answ- CT-
168
True or False: When handling one or more clearance implicated
shipments in a train, do
not enter a yard or terminal where a yardmaster is on-duty until
the yardmaster is
informed of the shipment. -
Answ- True
What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance
implicated shipment? -
Answ- Clearance Bureau
Instructions
Your train is traveling at a speed of 42 miles per hour with a speed limit
of 40 mph. This
means you are speeding by 2 mph. what do you do? - Answ- Tell
the locomotive
operator to slow
down
Your train is traveling at a speed of 47 MPH with a speed limit of 40. This
means you are speeding by 7 MPH. what do you do? - Answ- Tell the
locomotive operator to stop
Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined
that: 2 Answers
- Answ- 1) The intended route is
clear
2) Switches and derails connected with the movement are
properly lined
The yardmaster tasked you with putting cars from track 11 into track 4. Track
4 does not have a clearance marker clearly visible. How would you find the
clearance point? 2 Answers - Answ- 1) Standing outside the rail and off the
end of crosstie extend arm toward the equipment
2) Identify the location equipment can no longer be touched and position
equipment an additional 50 ft into track from location identified
Multiple Part True or False:
After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain the
1) Device has a reflective handle
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2) Device is lined opposite movement
3) Lever is latched
4) If equipped, device is locked before being left unattended - Answ- 1) False
2) False
3) True
4) True
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All
That Apply -
Answ- 1) A Fixed
Derail
2) An improperly lined
switch
You are operating on the q79510 at max speed in CP territory and you
experience an air brake emergency what is required when permitted to
proceed? - Answ- Operate the Train not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length
You have been switching and doubled your train, how do you protect the
movement when shoving? - Answ- Protected by qualified employee on the
leading end of the track, on the ground ahead of the movement and clear of
all tracks
Who is responsible for protecting a shove move? - Answ- Qualified Employee
After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step? - Answ-
Stretch the slack
When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected - Answ- From
the leading
end
visually
What speed must not be exceeded when not moving to or from a main
track operating a
hand operated switch - Answ- 10
MPH
Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds: - Answ- Apply to entire
train
Which of the following statements is true about authorized train speeds? -
Answ- Must
Not Be
Exceeded
You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch, into a
non signaled
siding what is your max speed? - Answ-
15 MPH
, CSX
You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must follow -
Answ- Must be
able to stop in 1/2 the range of vision not exceeding
25 MPH
When there is a conflict of your authorized speed what speed are you
governed by? -
Answ- The
Lowest
Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all that
apply - Answ- 1)
Couplers are in
line
2) At least 1 knuckle is
open
What must be conducted before beginning any work activity? - Answ- Job
Briefing
When crossing tracks what must the employee do? 2 answers - Answ- 1)
Stop and look
both
directions
2) ensure they are at least 25 ft from standing
equipment
True or False: Employees that have been trained and qualified may mount
and dismount moving equipment at a walking pace not to exceed 4 MPH
except in case of emergency. - Answ- True
What is the minimum distance you can stand away from a switch
associated with a
movement? - Answ-
30 Ft
You are operating on the main track and are approaching a 10 MPH speed
restriction, when should you notify your locomotive operator? - Answ- Not
more than 5 miles from the restriction and not less than 2 miles from the
restriction
How far from an electric locked switch must a train be to operate the
switch? - Answ-
Within 100
ft
What must you do if track length is insufficient to leave equipment clear
of connecting
tracks? - Answ- Completely occupy switch associated
with track
If you encounter a lock that is defective or missing and a replacement is
not immediately
available, What must you do? - Answ- Report it to the
