CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam
Questions & Answers(RATED A+)
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - ANSWERProceed
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat position in a track? -
ANSWERCT-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. - ANSWERTrue
What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance implicated shipment?
- ANSWERClearance 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? - ANSWERTell 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? - ANSWERTell the locomotive operator to
stop
Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined that: 2
Answers - ANSWER1) 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 - ANSWER1) 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 - ANSWER1) False
2) False
3) True
4) True
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All That Apply -
ANSWER1) 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? -
ANSWEROperate 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? - ANSWERProtected 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? - ANSWERQualified Employee
After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step? - ANSWERStretch the
slack
When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected - ANSWERFrom the
leading end visually
What speed must not be exceeded when not moving to or from a main track
operating a hand operated switch - ANSWER10 MPH
Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds: - ANSWERApply to entire train
You are on the q675 reporting for duty at 1100, your release form is timestamped for
0645 what do you do? - ANSWERContact the dispatcher and obtain corrected
copies
What is information contained in timetables, system bulletins, division bulletins, and
CSX procedural manuals? - ANSWERSpecial Instructions
Which of the following statements is true about authorized train speeds? -
ANSWERMust Not Be Exceeded
You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch, into a non signaled
siding what is your max speed? - ANSWER15 MPH
You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must follow -
ANSWERMust 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?
- ANSWERThe Lowest
Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all that apply -
ANSWER1) Couplers are in line
2) At least 1 knuckle is open
What must be conducted before beginning any work activity? - ANSWERJob Briefing
When crossing tracks what must the employee do? 2 answers - ANSWER1) Stop
and look both directions
Questions & Answers(RATED A+)
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - ANSWERProceed
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat position in a track? -
ANSWERCT-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. - ANSWERTrue
What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance implicated shipment?
- ANSWERClearance 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? - ANSWERTell 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? - ANSWERTell the locomotive operator to
stop
Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined that: 2
Answers - ANSWER1) 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 - ANSWER1) 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 - ANSWER1) False
2) False
3) True
4) True
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All That Apply -
ANSWER1) 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? -
ANSWEROperate 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? - ANSWERProtected 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? - ANSWERQualified Employee
After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step? - ANSWERStretch the
slack
When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected - ANSWERFrom the
leading end visually
What speed must not be exceeded when not moving to or from a main track
operating a hand operated switch - ANSWER10 MPH
Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds: - ANSWERApply to entire train
You are on the q675 reporting for duty at 1100, your release form is timestamped for
0645 what do you do? - ANSWERContact the dispatcher and obtain corrected
copies
What is information contained in timetables, system bulletins, division bulletins, and
CSX procedural manuals? - ANSWERSpecial Instructions
Which of the following statements is true about authorized train speeds? -
ANSWERMust Not Be Exceeded
You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch, into a non signaled
siding what is your max speed? - ANSWER15 MPH
You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must follow -
ANSWERMust 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?
- ANSWERThe Lowest
Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all that apply -
ANSWER1) Couplers are in line
2) At least 1 knuckle is open
What must be conducted before beginning any work activity? - ANSWERJob Briefing
When crossing tracks what must the employee do? 2 answers - ANSWER1) Stop
and look both directions
