CSX Freight Conductor Quiz 3 with
Complete Solutions
How many hours does a train have to be off air before having to complete another Class
1 brake test? - ANSWER-24 Hours
True or False: If performing a Class 1 brake test all cars are required to apply and
release - ANSWER-True
How many working airbrakes must your train have when performing a class 1 brake
test? - ANSWER-All of them
If you retest a cars air brakes after a failed air test, how long must the brake remain
applied? - ANSWER-3 minutes
In addition to the inspections required when adding cars to the train, Which of the
following statements is true? - ANSWER-Both sides of the car are examined during the
inspection process to observe the functioning of all moving parts of the brake system.
To what do you arm the EOT to? - ANSWER-HTD
What is a branch pipe cut out? - ANSWER-A device used for cutting in and cutting out
the control valve on a locomotive or car
What does the term off air mean? - ANSWER-When the air brake system on a car or
cars is not being supplied with air pressurized to 60 PSI or more.
Before performing a roll by inspection do both sides of the train need to be inspected? -
ANSWER-Yes
What is the maximum speed of a roll by inspection? - ANSWER-10 MPH
What are the conditions that need to be met in order to use telemetry to perform air
brake tests? Select All That Apply - ANSWER-1) The controlling locomotive has an
operative HTD
2) The rear car is equipped with an operative EOT capable of two way communication.
What air brake test should you use if there are no changes to the train's consist? -
ANSWER-Class 3
True or False: When you are notified by the mechanical department the emergency
capability of telemetry passed a bench test no further test is required. - ANSWER-True
, When the train has been off air for more than 24 hours what brake test must be
performed? - ANSWER-Class 1
Which of the following is required to provide warning signals at a highway crossing
during the day? - ANSWER-Fusees
Red Flag
You are operating on the main track and have a headlight failure with 2 working
auxiliary lights what speed must you run? - ANSWER-Unrestricted
You are operating on the main track approaching a 10 mph speed restriction, how far in
advance must you notify the locomotive operator? - ANSWER-Not more than 5 miles
not less than 2 miles
You are authorized to operate at 50 mph and you are speeding by 3 mph, what do you
do? - ANSWER-Tell the locomotive operator to slow down
You are authorized to operate at 50 mph and you are speeding by 7 mph, what do you
do? - ANSWER-Tell the locomotive operator to stop immediately report the occurrence
to the proper authority not proceeding until released
In addition to the lead locomotive, what other cars are required to have 6 red fusees and
one red flag? Select all that apply - ANSWER-1) Shoving Platforms
2) Occupied Caboose
your dispatcher has provided an EC-1 advising of a crossing gate activation failure at
Main Street. Dispatch has also informed you that there are no police or flagmen present
at the scene. What action is required? - ANSWER-Stop and Protect crossing from
ground
Your dispatcher has provided an EC-1 advising you of a false/partial activation of a gate
crossing on Main Street. Dispatch ha also informed you that there are no police or
flagmen present at the scene. What action is required? - ANSWER-Proceed with
caution not to exceed 15 MPH
You are approaching a 45 mph restriction and your dispatcher calls and issues an EC-1
for a heat warning, what speed do you do? - ANSWER-35 MPH
You are operating on the main track at 35 mph and you see a warning wayside sign that
is not mentioned in your dispatcher messages or form EC-1, what do you do? -
ANSWER-Proceed prepared to stop in two miles and promptly reporting the occurrence
to the train dispatcher, if no condition stop sign or temporary speed sign is encountered
the train must operate an additional mile
Complete Solutions
How many hours does a train have to be off air before having to complete another Class
1 brake test? - ANSWER-24 Hours
True or False: If performing a Class 1 brake test all cars are required to apply and
release - ANSWER-True
How many working airbrakes must your train have when performing a class 1 brake
test? - ANSWER-All of them
If you retest a cars air brakes after a failed air test, how long must the brake remain
applied? - ANSWER-3 minutes
In addition to the inspections required when adding cars to the train, Which of the
following statements is true? - ANSWER-Both sides of the car are examined during the
inspection process to observe the functioning of all moving parts of the brake system.
To what do you arm the EOT to? - ANSWER-HTD
What is a branch pipe cut out? - ANSWER-A device used for cutting in and cutting out
the control valve on a locomotive or car
What does the term off air mean? - ANSWER-When the air brake system on a car or
cars is not being supplied with air pressurized to 60 PSI or more.
Before performing a roll by inspection do both sides of the train need to be inspected? -
ANSWER-Yes
What is the maximum speed of a roll by inspection? - ANSWER-10 MPH
What are the conditions that need to be met in order to use telemetry to perform air
brake tests? Select All That Apply - ANSWER-1) The controlling locomotive has an
operative HTD
2) The rear car is equipped with an operative EOT capable of two way communication.
What air brake test should you use if there are no changes to the train's consist? -
ANSWER-Class 3
True or False: When you are notified by the mechanical department the emergency
capability of telemetry passed a bench test no further test is required. - ANSWER-True
, When the train has been off air for more than 24 hours what brake test must be
performed? - ANSWER-Class 1
Which of the following is required to provide warning signals at a highway crossing
during the day? - ANSWER-Fusees
Red Flag
You are operating on the main track and have a headlight failure with 2 working
auxiliary lights what speed must you run? - ANSWER-Unrestricted
You are operating on the main track approaching a 10 mph speed restriction, how far in
advance must you notify the locomotive operator? - ANSWER-Not more than 5 miles
not less than 2 miles
You are authorized to operate at 50 mph and you are speeding by 3 mph, what do you
do? - ANSWER-Tell the locomotive operator to slow down
You are authorized to operate at 50 mph and you are speeding by 7 mph, what do you
do? - ANSWER-Tell the locomotive operator to stop immediately report the occurrence
to the proper authority not proceeding until released
In addition to the lead locomotive, what other cars are required to have 6 red fusees and
one red flag? Select all that apply - ANSWER-1) Shoving Platforms
2) Occupied Caboose
your dispatcher has provided an EC-1 advising of a crossing gate activation failure at
Main Street. Dispatch has also informed you that there are no police or flagmen present
at the scene. What action is required? - ANSWER-Stop and Protect crossing from
ground
Your dispatcher has provided an EC-1 advising you of a false/partial activation of a gate
crossing on Main Street. Dispatch ha also informed you that there are no police or
flagmen present at the scene. What action is required? - ANSWER-Proceed with
caution not to exceed 15 MPH
You are approaching a 45 mph restriction and your dispatcher calls and issues an EC-1
for a heat warning, what speed do you do? - ANSWER-35 MPH
You are operating on the main track at 35 mph and you see a warning wayside sign that
is not mentioned in your dispatcher messages or form EC-1, what do you do? -
ANSWER-Proceed prepared to stop in two miles and promptly reporting the occurrence
to the train dispatcher, if no condition stop sign or temporary speed sign is encountered
the train must operate an additional mile
