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A track outside the limits of a manual interlocking, a control point, or a remotely
controlled Hump Yard CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following locations permits
the use of individual train detection?
Notify the Train Dispatcher that no employees have been granted authority to jointly
occupy the working limits.
State the name of each employee that he/she has authorized to jointly occupy the
working limits and the time each cleared CORRECT ANSWERS When releasing
working limits to the Train Dispatcher the employee holding authority shall....
(select all that apply)
No CORRECT ANSWERS Forman Brown is by himself and needs to inspect a power
switch in Control Point Beta. Can he use individual train detection as his form of
protection?
Forman CORRECT ANSWERS Who has overall responsibility for inspecting and
maintaining on-track equipment assigned to them?
working limits CORRECT ANSWERS Roadway Workers jointly occupying working limits
under the authority of a Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) must report the position of
any switches operated to the RWIC when reporting clear of the...
To refer to a rule, timetable, or special instruction CORRECT ANSWERS Employees
may use any electronic device for this excepted task, if such use does not interfere with
any employees performance of safety related duties
No Part may be filled out in advance CORRECT ANSWERS What part of a Track
Authority Form may be filled out in advance of receiving information from the Train
Dispatcher?
Working limits
Track authority Number
Any Restrictions CORRECT ANSWERS For the purpose of double-copying a Track
Authority what information is required to be double copied?
(select all that apply)
True CORRECT ANSWERS Rules governing the use of Railroad-supplied electronic
devices do not apply to the use of railroad radios.
(True or False)
, No CORRECT ANSWERS A track inspector wants to use Individual Train Detection to
inspect a switch. Using the track speed in the timetable determination is made that there
is not enough sight distance. Luckily today there is a 10 mph slow order on the track
which allows for plenty of sight distance. Is the use of individual Train detection
authorized in this scenario?
False CORRECT ANSWERS Employees occupying moving On-Track equipment must
be securely positioned and braced at all times to avoid injury in the event of a sudden
stop. Occupants may choose but it is not necessary to occupy a seat when available.
(True or False)
35, 30 CORRECT ANSWERS Passenger type Hi-Rail Vehicles 10,000 lbs. or less
gross vehicle weight (GVWR), must not exceed __________MPH. Other On-Track
equipment must not exceed _______MPH
Train Dispatcher CORRECT ANSWERS Within working limits, when necessary to
perform work that may shunt track circuits, permission must first be obtained from
the_________________
25, 25 CORRECT ANSWERS Roadway Workers must maintain ___________ feet of
separation in front of and behind Roadway Maintenance Machines. When Necessary,
employees may work closer than ______ feet provided that the employee(s) and
machine operator conduct a job safety briefing and all involved have a clear
understanding of the movements to be made.
when operating On-track equipment on the rail
when in the foul of the track, or within 4 feet of the nearest CORRECT ANSWERS
Employees must have each railroad-supplied cell phone turned off, and earpieces
removed
(select all that apply)
False CORRECT ANSWERS While On-Track equipment is in motion, only the operator
and not the occupants of the equipment must remain vigilant and not engage in
unnecessary conversation or in boisterous conduct
(True or False)
False CORRECT ANSWERS Dual control switches must not be hand-operated until
permission is obtained from the local Track Supervisor.
(True or False)
Must stop and cease work CORRECT ANSWERS when traffic on the adjacent track is
permitted past the work area at speeds greater than 25 MPH, the On Track
Equipment_______
On Ground equipment is utilized in the task CORRECT ANSWERS The following is not
part of the definition of Occupied track:
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A track outside the limits of a manual interlocking, a control point, or a remotely
controlled Hump Yard CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following locations permits
the use of individual train detection?
Notify the Train Dispatcher that no employees have been granted authority to jointly
occupy the working limits.
State the name of each employee that he/she has authorized to jointly occupy the
working limits and the time each cleared CORRECT ANSWERS When releasing
working limits to the Train Dispatcher the employee holding authority shall....
(select all that apply)
No CORRECT ANSWERS Forman Brown is by himself and needs to inspect a power
switch in Control Point Beta. Can he use individual train detection as his form of
protection?
Forman CORRECT ANSWERS Who has overall responsibility for inspecting and
maintaining on-track equipment assigned to them?
working limits CORRECT ANSWERS Roadway Workers jointly occupying working limits
under the authority of a Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) must report the position of
any switches operated to the RWIC when reporting clear of the...
To refer to a rule, timetable, or special instruction CORRECT ANSWERS Employees
may use any electronic device for this excepted task, if such use does not interfere with
any employees performance of safety related duties
No Part may be filled out in advance CORRECT ANSWERS What part of a Track
Authority Form may be filled out in advance of receiving information from the Train
Dispatcher?
Working limits
Track authority Number
Any Restrictions CORRECT ANSWERS For the purpose of double-copying a Track
Authority what information is required to be double copied?
(select all that apply)
True CORRECT ANSWERS Rules governing the use of Railroad-supplied electronic
devices do not apply to the use of railroad radios.
(True or False)
, No CORRECT ANSWERS A track inspector wants to use Individual Train Detection to
inspect a switch. Using the track speed in the timetable determination is made that there
is not enough sight distance. Luckily today there is a 10 mph slow order on the track
which allows for plenty of sight distance. Is the use of individual Train detection
authorized in this scenario?
False CORRECT ANSWERS Employees occupying moving On-Track equipment must
be securely positioned and braced at all times to avoid injury in the event of a sudden
stop. Occupants may choose but it is not necessary to occupy a seat when available.
(True or False)
35, 30 CORRECT ANSWERS Passenger type Hi-Rail Vehicles 10,000 lbs. or less
gross vehicle weight (GVWR), must not exceed __________MPH. Other On-Track
equipment must not exceed _______MPH
Train Dispatcher CORRECT ANSWERS Within working limits, when necessary to
perform work that may shunt track circuits, permission must first be obtained from
the_________________
25, 25 CORRECT ANSWERS Roadway Workers must maintain ___________ feet of
separation in front of and behind Roadway Maintenance Machines. When Necessary,
employees may work closer than ______ feet provided that the employee(s) and
machine operator conduct a job safety briefing and all involved have a clear
understanding of the movements to be made.
when operating On-track equipment on the rail
when in the foul of the track, or within 4 feet of the nearest CORRECT ANSWERS
Employees must have each railroad-supplied cell phone turned off, and earpieces
removed
(select all that apply)
False CORRECT ANSWERS While On-Track equipment is in motion, only the operator
and not the occupants of the equipment must remain vigilant and not engage in
unnecessary conversation or in boisterous conduct
(True or False)
False CORRECT ANSWERS Dual control switches must not be hand-operated until
permission is obtained from the local Track Supervisor.
(True or False)
Must stop and cease work CORRECT ANSWERS when traffic on the adjacent track is
permitted past the work area at speeds greater than 25 MPH, the On Track
Equipment_______
On Ground equipment is utilized in the task CORRECT ANSWERS The following is not
part of the definition of Occupied track:
