CSX Freight Conductor Final UPDATED
Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Proceed
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat position in a track? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance implicated shipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Tell the locomotive
operator to stop
Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined that: 2 Answers -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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 -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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
2) Device is lined opposite movement
3) Lever is latched
4) If equipped, device is locked before being left unattended - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔1)
False
2) False
3) True
4) True
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All That Apply -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Qualified
Employee
After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Stretch the slack
When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔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 - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔10 MPH
Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Apply to
entire train
Which of the following statements is true about authorized train speeds? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔15 MPH
You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must follow - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔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? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The Lowest
Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all that apply - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔1) Couplers are in line
2) At least 1 knuckle is open
What must be conducted before beginning any work activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Job Briefing
When crossing tracks what must the employee do? 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Proceed
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat position in a track? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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. - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance implicated shipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Tell the locomotive
operator to stop
Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined that: 2 Answers -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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 -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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
2) Device is lined opposite movement
3) Lever is latched
4) If equipped, device is locked before being left unattended - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔1)
False
2) False
3) True
4) True
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All That Apply -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Qualified
Employee
After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Stretch the slack
When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔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 - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔10 MPH
Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Apply to
entire train
Which of the following statements is true about authorized train speeds? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔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? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔15 MPH
You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must follow - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔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? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The Lowest
Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all that apply - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔1) Couplers are in line
2) At least 1 knuckle is open
What must be conducted before beginning any work activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Job Briefing
When crossing tracks what must the employee do? 2 answers - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔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. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
