GCOR
Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out rules and regulations
and reporting any violations, misconduct or negligence? - answer All employees
When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or prohibited
substances in their bodily fluids? - answer When reporting for duty, while on duty, and
while on company property
When may employees use over-the-counter or prescription drugs? - answer When they
do not adversely affect safe performance and, in the case of prescription drugs, when
permitted by a medical practitioner and used as prescribed
Which of the following statements is true? - answer Employees may use any means of
communication necessary to respond to an emergency situation involving the operation
of the railroad or encountered while performing a duty for the railroad
What is required whenever an engine is coupled to occupied passenger cars? - answer
Engines must not be left without an authorized employee in charge
Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train and observance of the
rules? - answerThe conductor and engineer, and other crew members must act
responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations
Which of the following is the responsibility of the conductor? - answerThe supervision of
the operation and administration of the train. Advising the engineer and train dispatcher
of any restriction placed on equipment being handled. Reminding the engineer after the
train passes the last station, but not less than two miles prior to reaching an area
restricted by limits of authority, track warrant, track bulletin or radio speed restriction.
Which of the following is the responsibility of the engineer? - answerChecking with the
conductor to determine if any cars or units in their train require special handling
When there is more than one crew member in the engine control compartment, what
must they communicate to each other? - answerThe name of signals affecting their train
When employees are transmitting or acknowledging a radio communication, what must
the required identification always include, in addition to the train name (number), engine
number, or words that identify the precise mobile unit? - answerIt must begin with the
name or initials of the (employing) railroad
What communication devices must a train have before leaving its originating passenger
terminal? - answerAn operative radio in the controlling unit and a second means of
, communication (a radio in another unit, a portable radio, or other wireless
communication devices)
When must an emergency call ("Emergency, Emergency, Emergency") be made? -
answerAfter overrunning limits of authority or Stop indications. After emergency brake
applications. Initial reports of hazardous conditions such as derailments, collisions,
storms, washouts, fires or track obstructions.
When may employees use the radio to give information to a train or engine crew about
the name, position, aspect or indication displayed by a fixed signal? - answerWhen
given between members of the same crew or in an emergency
When radios are used in conjunction with a shoving or backing movement, what must
be included in the instructions given by employee directing the movement? -
answerThat the employee directing the movement is on the point, or preceding the
movement (when permitted). The position of any switches involved with the move. The
direction and distance of the movement to be made.
When radios are used in conjunction with a shoving or backing movement, and any of
the required information is not provided, or if there is doubt about the meaning of the
instructions, how must the engineer proceed? - answerAt restricted speed
Which of the following are mandatory directives? - answertrack warrants, track bulletins,
DTC authority, track permits, and radio speed restrictions
Which crew members of a train must have a written copy of mandatory directives? -
answerthe conductor and engineer
Which crew members of a train must read and understand mandatory directives? -
answerall crew members
How long must written copies of mandatory directives be retained? - answerUntil fulfilled
or canceled
When transmitting and receiving mandatory directives, how must numbers be stated
and repeated? - answerState and spell single digit numbers by number and digit. State
multiple digit numbers by number and digit. Identify decimal points as "point", "dot", or
"decimal".
What is required if a yellow flag is encountered that is not specified in writing (there is
no track bulletin, track warrant, or general order covering a restriction at the the
location)? - answerOnce the train is 2 miles beyond the yellow flag, continue moving the
train but at a speed not exceeding 10 MPH
When may the train that encounters a yellow flag, that is not specified in writing (there is
no track bulletin, track warrant, or general order covering the restriction), increase
Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out rules and regulations
and reporting any violations, misconduct or negligence? - answer All employees
When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or prohibited
substances in their bodily fluids? - answer When reporting for duty, while on duty, and
while on company property
When may employees use over-the-counter or prescription drugs? - answer When they
do not adversely affect safe performance and, in the case of prescription drugs, when
permitted by a medical practitioner and used as prescribed
Which of the following statements is true? - answer Employees may use any means of
communication necessary to respond to an emergency situation involving the operation
of the railroad or encountered while performing a duty for the railroad
What is required whenever an engine is coupled to occupied passenger cars? - answer
Engines must not be left without an authorized employee in charge
Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train and observance of the
rules? - answerThe conductor and engineer, and other crew members must act
responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations
Which of the following is the responsibility of the conductor? - answerThe supervision of
the operation and administration of the train. Advising the engineer and train dispatcher
of any restriction placed on equipment being handled. Reminding the engineer after the
train passes the last station, but not less than two miles prior to reaching an area
restricted by limits of authority, track warrant, track bulletin or radio speed restriction.
Which of the following is the responsibility of the engineer? - answerChecking with the
conductor to determine if any cars or units in their train require special handling
When there is more than one crew member in the engine control compartment, what
must they communicate to each other? - answerThe name of signals affecting their train
When employees are transmitting or acknowledging a radio communication, what must
the required identification always include, in addition to the train name (number), engine
number, or words that identify the precise mobile unit? - answerIt must begin with the
name or initials of the (employing) railroad
What communication devices must a train have before leaving its originating passenger
terminal? - answerAn operative radio in the controlling unit and a second means of
, communication (a radio in another unit, a portable radio, or other wireless
communication devices)
When must an emergency call ("Emergency, Emergency, Emergency") be made? -
answerAfter overrunning limits of authority or Stop indications. After emergency brake
applications. Initial reports of hazardous conditions such as derailments, collisions,
storms, washouts, fires or track obstructions.
When may employees use the radio to give information to a train or engine crew about
the name, position, aspect or indication displayed by a fixed signal? - answerWhen
given between members of the same crew or in an emergency
When radios are used in conjunction with a shoving or backing movement, what must
be included in the instructions given by employee directing the movement? -
answerThat the employee directing the movement is on the point, or preceding the
movement (when permitted). The position of any switches involved with the move. The
direction and distance of the movement to be made.
When radios are used in conjunction with a shoving or backing movement, and any of
the required information is not provided, or if there is doubt about the meaning of the
instructions, how must the engineer proceed? - answerAt restricted speed
Which of the following are mandatory directives? - answertrack warrants, track bulletins,
DTC authority, track permits, and radio speed restrictions
Which crew members of a train must have a written copy of mandatory directives? -
answerthe conductor and engineer
Which crew members of a train must read and understand mandatory directives? -
answerall crew members
How long must written copies of mandatory directives be retained? - answerUntil fulfilled
or canceled
When transmitting and receiving mandatory directives, how must numbers be stated
and repeated? - answerState and spell single digit numbers by number and digit. State
multiple digit numbers by number and digit. Identify decimal points as "point", "dot", or
"decimal".
What is required if a yellow flag is encountered that is not specified in writing (there is
no track bulletin, track warrant, or general order covering a restriction at the the
location)? - answerOnce the train is 2 miles beyond the yellow flag, continue moving the
train but at a speed not exceeding 10 MPH
When may the train that encounters a yellow flag, that is not specified in writing (there is
no track bulletin, track warrant, or general order covering the restriction), increase
