CSX Quiz 1 (Actual) Questions With Correct Solutions.

Can we posse fire arms at work? Can we deface or destroy CSX property? Can we read literature that's unrelated to work? Can we interfere with a safety device? - The answer is no to all of theses even though some certified CSX workers are allowed to carry firearms. Can you put in pay for yourself and you fellow crew member's? - Yes If there is no rule that cover it what shall you do? - Take the safest course What is the indication for a hand flag or lantern signal that is swung at right angle to the track? - STOP slight horizontal movement to arm's length at right angle to the track - Reduce speed Hold at arms length above the head when equipment is standing? - Release air brakes who authorizes a utility employee commence work with an assigning crew? - Ranking crew member T/F is it permissible to leave one end of a crossover line for straight-a-way movement and the other end lined for cross over movement? - False What is the normal position of a derail? - In the on, in the derail position Before lining a switch, the employee must first ensure that there are no conflicting movement, or that there is no obstruction that will interfere with the movement of the switch, what else is required? Two answers* - 1.) Any preceding movement has passed the clearance point and 2.) The device is not locked, clamped, spiked or tagged.If a lock is determined to be defective on a switch or derail, you should replace the lock, if a lock is not available, what should you do? - Call the train dispatcher, and wait for further instructions When an employee determines a switch or derail to be defective what should you do? - Tag it, Report it, You can't operate it, Your switching cars in a yard, using multiple switches on a leap, after lining each switch, you must make certain that you what? - the switch points fit properly Im using my radio to make a shoving movement, what am I required to tell that Locomotives Operator? - the distance he can go in 50ft' car lengths (on quiz it says 100ft'), clear of then tracks, and clear of switch and derails A system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings used for making up trains, storing cars and other purposes - Yard location near a turnout beyond which is unsafe for passage on an adjacent track? - Clearance Point what connects two tracks and has two switches? - Crossover what takes you from one track to another track? - Switch what is the minimum distance you must stand away from a switch associated with a route of a passing train? - 30ft What pro-caution must you take with crossing tracks? and if their is equipment how many ft away should u be? - Stop, Look both ways; 25ft Your riding on a car, and your going to dismount this piece of equipment so you bring your train to a stop and your going to get off, what are you going to do when you reach that last step? - Stop, check out ground below you to avoid getting off in a unsafe areaWhat must you not do when maintaining 3 points of contacts? - Must not place your feet on a coupler, a cushion under frame or sliding center sill When riding on the side of train what way should u be facing? - Direction of travel