Roadway Worker Protection Training Exam Questions and
Answers (Graded A)
Cardinal Rule 1 - AnswerAll personnel regardless of rank or title, shall be RWP trained
and qualified before entering the Authority Roadway.
/.Cardinal Rule 2 - AnswerPersonnel shall expect, and be vigilant of, rail vehicle
movement in all directions at all times.
/.Cardinal Rule 3 - AnswerRail Operations Control Center (ROCC) shall never authorize
rail vehicle movement in the opposite direction of normal traffic flow without confirmation
of clear track.
/.Cardinal Rule 4 - AnswerThere shall be a dedicated Watchman/Lookout anytime there
is rail vehicle movement within any work zone or when work is conducted on an "active"
revenue track.
/.Cardinal Rule 5 - AnswerThere shall be no fouling of the Authority Roadway unless it
is ABSOLUTELY necessary to perform your job.
/.Cardinal Rule 6 - AnswerThere shall be no clearing of Roadway Workers or equipment
to any track at any time.
/.Cardinal Rule 7 - AnswerClass 2 Rail Vehicles shall not operate at speeds more than
five (5) mph within any working limits and shall be prepared to stop within 1/2 the range
of visibility, be on the lookout for Roadway workers, obstructions, broken rail and
misaligned switches.
/.What is not part of the minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you need when
working on the Roadway? - AnswerAir Horn
/.RWP Level 1 training is require for: - AnswerAll personnel, contractors or visitors who
require access to the Roadway.
/.what is not regarded as Roadway? - AnswerThe non-track side of the intermediate
boundary fence.
/.Ample Time/Warning - AnswerRequires workers to be in a position of safety not less
than 15 seconds before a train or rail equipment moving at the maximum speed
authorized on that track can pass the location of the Roadway Worker, or sufficient
levels of protection that permit workers time to clear the tracks without urgent movement
(i.e. Exclusive Track Occupancy, Inaccessible Track, or Foul time).
/.Red Hot Spots - AnswerLocations on the Roadway where Foul time protection is
required.
Answers (Graded A)
Cardinal Rule 1 - AnswerAll personnel regardless of rank or title, shall be RWP trained
and qualified before entering the Authority Roadway.
/.Cardinal Rule 2 - AnswerPersonnel shall expect, and be vigilant of, rail vehicle
movement in all directions at all times.
/.Cardinal Rule 3 - AnswerRail Operations Control Center (ROCC) shall never authorize
rail vehicle movement in the opposite direction of normal traffic flow without confirmation
of clear track.
/.Cardinal Rule 4 - AnswerThere shall be a dedicated Watchman/Lookout anytime there
is rail vehicle movement within any work zone or when work is conducted on an "active"
revenue track.
/.Cardinal Rule 5 - AnswerThere shall be no fouling of the Authority Roadway unless it
is ABSOLUTELY necessary to perform your job.
/.Cardinal Rule 6 - AnswerThere shall be no clearing of Roadway Workers or equipment
to any track at any time.
/.Cardinal Rule 7 - AnswerClass 2 Rail Vehicles shall not operate at speeds more than
five (5) mph within any working limits and shall be prepared to stop within 1/2 the range
of visibility, be on the lookout for Roadway workers, obstructions, broken rail and
misaligned switches.
/.What is not part of the minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you need when
working on the Roadway? - AnswerAir Horn
/.RWP Level 1 training is require for: - AnswerAll personnel, contractors or visitors who
require access to the Roadway.
/.what is not regarded as Roadway? - AnswerThe non-track side of the intermediate
boundary fence.
/.Ample Time/Warning - AnswerRequires workers to be in a position of safety not less
than 15 seconds before a train or rail equipment moving at the maximum speed
authorized on that track can pass the location of the Roadway Worker, or sufficient
levels of protection that permit workers time to clear the tracks without urgent movement
(i.e. Exclusive Track Occupancy, Inaccessible Track, or Foul time).
/.Red Hot Spots - AnswerLocations on the Roadway where Foul time protection is
required.
