Union Pacific (Switching) Exam
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How must employees work to avoid damage to cars, equipment, structures or other
property? CORRECT ANSWERS Safely and Efficiently
Can cars or engines be left out to foul adjacent tracks? CORRECT ANSWERS No
If the location is not marked, how can an employee determine the location of the
clearance point? CORRECT ANSWERS Stand outside rail of adjacent track and extend
arm outwards towards equipment. When unable to touch equipment, leave equipment
an additional 50 feet into track to ensure equipment beyond clearance point.
What must employees ensure prior to tying up or leaving switching locations?
CORRECT ANSWERS Do not leave equipment standing where it will foul equipment on
adjacent tracks or cause injury to employees riding on side of car.
What must be done when engines are working at both ends of a track? CORRECT
ANSWERS Crews switching must have clear understanding of movements to be made.
What must be known before coupling to or moving cars? CORRECT ANSWERS Verify
cars/engines properly secured and can be coupled and moved safety.
Maximum coupling speed CORRECT ANSWERS 4 MPH
What must be done to determine that all couplings have been made? CORRECT
ANSWERS *Engine direction changed* to remove slack.
What must be done if a hand brake is not operational? CORRECT ANSWERS Attach
bad order tag to hand brake wheel or lever.
When can the hand brakes be released once the engine is coupled to a train or cars
standing on a grade? CORRECT ANSWERS Once air brakes are fully charged.
Where is kicking cars permitted? CORRECT ANSWERS Authorized locations when it
will not endanger employees, equipment, or contents of car.
When is dropping cars permitted? CORRECT ANSWERS Never
What type of move can be utilized when it is necessary to reposition cars to the
opposite end of the engine? CORRECT ANSWERS Gravity Switch
Questions With Already Solved Correctly
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How must employees work to avoid damage to cars, equipment, structures or other
property? CORRECT ANSWERS Safely and Efficiently
Can cars or engines be left out to foul adjacent tracks? CORRECT ANSWERS No
If the location is not marked, how can an employee determine the location of the
clearance point? CORRECT ANSWERS Stand outside rail of adjacent track and extend
arm outwards towards equipment. When unable to touch equipment, leave equipment
an additional 50 feet into track to ensure equipment beyond clearance point.
What must employees ensure prior to tying up or leaving switching locations?
CORRECT ANSWERS Do not leave equipment standing where it will foul equipment on
adjacent tracks or cause injury to employees riding on side of car.
What must be done when engines are working at both ends of a track? CORRECT
ANSWERS Crews switching must have clear understanding of movements to be made.
What must be known before coupling to or moving cars? CORRECT ANSWERS Verify
cars/engines properly secured and can be coupled and moved safety.
Maximum coupling speed CORRECT ANSWERS 4 MPH
What must be done to determine that all couplings have been made? CORRECT
ANSWERS *Engine direction changed* to remove slack.
What must be done if a hand brake is not operational? CORRECT ANSWERS Attach
bad order tag to hand brake wheel or lever.
When can the hand brakes be released once the engine is coupled to a train or cars
standing on a grade? CORRECT ANSWERS Once air brakes are fully charged.
Where is kicking cars permitted? CORRECT ANSWERS Authorized locations when it
will not endanger employees, equipment, or contents of car.
When is dropping cars permitted? CORRECT ANSWERS Never
What type of move can be utilized when it is necessary to reposition cars to the
opposite end of the engine? CORRECT ANSWERS Gravity Switch
