CSX Conductor FINAL REVIEW Exam
Questions With Verified Answers
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - answer✔✔Ranking Employee or Employee to be
paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - answer✔✔Arm out horizontal over the track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - answer✔✔Always take the safe course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - answer✔✔Hand held overhead when
Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - answer✔✔Ranking Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - answer✔✔In the "on" or derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - answer✔✔1) Ensure that any preceeding
movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not locked, spiked, or tagged
"out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee must? -
answer✔✔1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the instructions of
said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must? -
answer✔✔1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each switch an
employee should check what? - answer✔✔That all switch points are flush and aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify what? -
answer✔✔1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all properly aligned for
the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains for
storing cars and other purposes? - answer✔✔Yard
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent track? -
answer✔✔Clearance Point
,What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel, consisting of
two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to another? -
answer✔✔Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? -
answer✔✔Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the route of
a passing train? - answer✔✔30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken? -
answer✔✔1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps must be
taken when disembarking moving equipment? - answer✔✔1) Avoid getting off equipment in an
unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be placing your foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? -
answer✔✔putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement, slack
actions and? - answer✔✔Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground -
answer✔✔12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? - answer✔✔dismount the car
prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - answer✔✔1) Broom. 2) Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - answer✔✔1) On duty, or reporting for duty. 2)
on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the following apply? - answer✔✔1) Do not extend over
the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH anglecocks are closed before
adjusting hoses with hands.
When handling a EOT device, an employee must... - answer✔✔1) Secure EOT air hose by s
hook if available. 2) Do not place the EOT where it may become a tripping hazard
When lifting objects what safety steps must be taken? - answer✔✔1) Never use Excessive Force.
2) Assume a balanced posture.
Your Coworker is acting in an unsafe manner, what should you do? - answer✔✔Warn the
employee of their unsafe behavior
, When must an employee report an injury? - answer✔✔Immediately or prior to leaving CSX
Property.
What hazards must be avoided when performing tasks? - answer✔✔1) Pinch Points. 2)
Excessive Force
When is CSX Ear Protection required? - answer✔✔1) when within 100' of a locomotive in any
position other than idle. 2) When providing flag protection at a crossing or grade.
when outside of an office environment, boots must have what? - answer✔✔Oil Resistant Soles
When are CSX Safety Glasses required? - answer✔✔1) When on or about tracks or equipment
on tracks. 2)when riding in a locomotive with the windows open
whenever possible, how must air hoses be separated? - answer✔✔After closing "Appropriate
Anglecock" allow train movement to separate hoses
If couplers are not aligned, how much space is required between the cars before they can be
safely adjusted? - answer✔✔50'
When using a radio, what features are required? - answer✔✔1) Chest type radio harness. 2)
Holster or radio clip with lapel mic
When applying a side mounted hand brake, an employee must have stable footing and what? -
answer✔✔1) Be facing the car. 2) Use one hand to operate the brake, and the other hand placed
firmly on the car
Hours of Service 1545 - answer✔✔1100
How much rest is required after 10 hours of work? - answer✔✔10 hours
what is the maximum amount of time allowed in train service? - answer✔✔12 hours
when mounting the side of a moving car, employees must, face the car, maintain 3 points of
contact, and what? - answer✔✔Place the defined heel on the bottom rung and brace feet on the
side rails
Define "Limited Speed" - answer✔✔45mph
Define "Medium Speed" - answer✔✔30 mph
Define "Slow Speed" - answer✔✔15 mph
Define "Restricted Speed" - answer✔✔A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range
of vision. It also permits stopping short of a train, car, on-track equipment, obstructions, stop
signals, derails, or improperly lined switches. "IT PERMITS LOOKING OUT FOR BROKEN
RAIL" It is not to exceed 15 mph until the entire movement has cleared turnouts, crossovers, and
power operated switches.
Questions With Verified Answers
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - answer✔✔Ranking Employee or Employee to be
paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - answer✔✔Arm out horizontal over the track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - answer✔✔Always take the safe course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - answer✔✔Hand held overhead when
Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - answer✔✔Ranking Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - answer✔✔In the "on" or derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - answer✔✔1) Ensure that any preceeding
movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not locked, spiked, or tagged
"out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee must? -
answer✔✔1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the instructions of
said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must? -
answer✔✔1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each switch an
employee should check what? - answer✔✔That all switch points are flush and aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify what? -
answer✔✔1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all properly aligned for
the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains for
storing cars and other purposes? - answer✔✔Yard
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent track? -
answer✔✔Clearance Point
,What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel, consisting of
two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to another? -
answer✔✔Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? -
answer✔✔Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the route of
a passing train? - answer✔✔30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken? -
answer✔✔1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps must be
taken when disembarking moving equipment? - answer✔✔1) Avoid getting off equipment in an
unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be placing your foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? -
answer✔✔putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement, slack
actions and? - answer✔✔Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground -
answer✔✔12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? - answer✔✔dismount the car
prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - answer✔✔1) Broom. 2) Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - answer✔✔1) On duty, or reporting for duty. 2)
on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the following apply? - answer✔✔1) Do not extend over
the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH anglecocks are closed before
adjusting hoses with hands.
When handling a EOT device, an employee must... - answer✔✔1) Secure EOT air hose by s
hook if available. 2) Do not place the EOT where it may become a tripping hazard
When lifting objects what safety steps must be taken? - answer✔✔1) Never use Excessive Force.
2) Assume a balanced posture.
Your Coworker is acting in an unsafe manner, what should you do? - answer✔✔Warn the
employee of their unsafe behavior
, When must an employee report an injury? - answer✔✔Immediately or prior to leaving CSX
Property.
What hazards must be avoided when performing tasks? - answer✔✔1) Pinch Points. 2)
Excessive Force
When is CSX Ear Protection required? - answer✔✔1) when within 100' of a locomotive in any
position other than idle. 2) When providing flag protection at a crossing or grade.
when outside of an office environment, boots must have what? - answer✔✔Oil Resistant Soles
When are CSX Safety Glasses required? - answer✔✔1) When on or about tracks or equipment
on tracks. 2)when riding in a locomotive with the windows open
whenever possible, how must air hoses be separated? - answer✔✔After closing "Appropriate
Anglecock" allow train movement to separate hoses
If couplers are not aligned, how much space is required between the cars before they can be
safely adjusted? - answer✔✔50'
When using a radio, what features are required? - answer✔✔1) Chest type radio harness. 2)
Holster or radio clip with lapel mic
When applying a side mounted hand brake, an employee must have stable footing and what? -
answer✔✔1) Be facing the car. 2) Use one hand to operate the brake, and the other hand placed
firmly on the car
Hours of Service 1545 - answer✔✔1100
How much rest is required after 10 hours of work? - answer✔✔10 hours
what is the maximum amount of time allowed in train service? - answer✔✔12 hours
when mounting the side of a moving car, employees must, face the car, maintain 3 points of
contact, and what? - answer✔✔Place the defined heel on the bottom rung and brace feet on the
side rails
Define "Limited Speed" - answer✔✔45mph
Define "Medium Speed" - answer✔✔30 mph
Define "Slow Speed" - answer✔✔15 mph
Define "Restricted Speed" - answer✔✔A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range
of vision. It also permits stopping short of a train, car, on-track equipment, obstructions, stop
signals, derails, or improperly lined switches. "IT PERMITS LOOKING OUT FOR BROKEN
RAIL" It is not to exceed 15 mph until the entire movement has cleared turnouts, crossovers, and
power operated switches.
