CSX FREIGHT CONDUCTOR TEST 2 NEWEST 2025
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | A+
GRADE
How long is a Class 1 brake test good if the train has been off air? - ans -24 hours
True or False: A class 1 brake test must be performed on the entire train where the
train is originally assembled. - ans -True
Which of the following are required to provide warning signals during the day?
Select all that apply - ans -1) Red Flag
2) Red Fusees
You are operating on the main line and your headlight goes out but you have 2
working auxiliary lights what do you do? - ans -Continue unrestricted to the next
point where the headlight can be repaired
You are approaching a 10 MPH speed restriction, how far in advance must you
notify the locomotive operator? - ans -Not more than 5 miles, not less than 2 miles
You are operating on the main track and you are authorized to operate at 50 MPH,
you are exceeding this by 3 MPH what is your next course of action? - ans -Tell
the locomotive operator to slow down to the authorized speed
You are operating on the main track and you are authorized to operate at 50 MPH,
you are exceeding this by 7 MPH what is your next course of action? - ans -Tell
the locomotive operator to stop and report the occurrence immediately to the
proper authority.
You are approaching a 45 mph speed restriction and your dispatcher issues an EC-
1 issuing a heat warning now in effect, How fast can you operate in the restriction?
- ans -35 MPH
You are operating on the main track and encounter a warning sign that is not listed
in your dispatcher bulletin or EC-1, what do you do? Select all that apply - ans -1)
Proceed prepared to stop in 2 miles
2) If no other sign is encountered within those 2 miles proceed at restricted speed
for an additional mile.
, You are operating on the main track and encounter a conditional stop sign that is
not listed in your dispatcher bulletin or EC-1, what do you do? Select all that apply
- ans -1) Stop
2) notify train dispatcher
You are operating on the main track and encounter a temporary reduce speed sign
that is not listed in your dispatcher bulletin or EC-1, what do you do? Select all that
apply - ans -1) As soon as sign is visible reduce speed to 10 MPH until released by
train dispatcher
2) Do not exceed 10 MPH until two miles after leading end of train passes
temporary restriction sign or the rear of train passes a temporary end restriction
sign
You are operating on the main track and have had an emergency air brake
activation, after fixing the issue that caused it what must you do? - ans -When
permitted to proceed, operate a train speed not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length
You failed to stop for a stop signal, how must you provide protection? - ans -
Provide protection in both directions for the minimum required warning distances
In addition to the lead locomotive, where must there also be 6 red fusees and one
red flag? Select all that apply - ans -1) Shoving Platforms
2) Rear car of passenger trains
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? - ans -Stop and protect the crossing
from the 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? - ans -Proceed with
caution not to exceed 15 MPH
You discover an unsafe car in your consist, who must you notify in this situation? -
ans -Train Dispatcher or Yard Master
You find an overweight car in your consist, who must you notify before moving? -
ans -Clearance Bureau or Customer Service
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | A+
GRADE
How long is a Class 1 brake test good if the train has been off air? - ans -24 hours
True or False: A class 1 brake test must be performed on the entire train where the
train is originally assembled. - ans -True
Which of the following are required to provide warning signals during the day?
Select all that apply - ans -1) Red Flag
2) Red Fusees
You are operating on the main line and your headlight goes out but you have 2
working auxiliary lights what do you do? - ans -Continue unrestricted to the next
point where the headlight can be repaired
You are approaching a 10 MPH speed restriction, how far in advance must you
notify the locomotive operator? - ans -Not more than 5 miles, not less than 2 miles
You are operating on the main track and you are authorized to operate at 50 MPH,
you are exceeding this by 3 MPH what is your next course of action? - ans -Tell
the locomotive operator to slow down to the authorized speed
You are operating on the main track and you are authorized to operate at 50 MPH,
you are exceeding this by 7 MPH what is your next course of action? - ans -Tell
the locomotive operator to stop and report the occurrence immediately to the
proper authority.
You are approaching a 45 mph speed restriction and your dispatcher issues an EC-
1 issuing a heat warning now in effect, How fast can you operate in the restriction?
- ans -35 MPH
You are operating on the main track and encounter a warning sign that is not listed
in your dispatcher bulletin or EC-1, what do you do? Select all that apply - ans -1)
Proceed prepared to stop in 2 miles
2) If no other sign is encountered within those 2 miles proceed at restricted speed
for an additional mile.
, You are operating on the main track and encounter a conditional stop sign that is
not listed in your dispatcher bulletin or EC-1, what do you do? Select all that apply
- ans -1) Stop
2) notify train dispatcher
You are operating on the main track and encounter a temporary reduce speed sign
that is not listed in your dispatcher bulletin or EC-1, what do you do? Select all that
apply - ans -1) As soon as sign is visible reduce speed to 10 MPH until released by
train dispatcher
2) Do not exceed 10 MPH until two miles after leading end of train passes
temporary restriction sign or the rear of train passes a temporary end restriction
sign
You are operating on the main track and have had an emergency air brake
activation, after fixing the issue that caused it what must you do? - ans -When
permitted to proceed, operate a train speed not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length
You failed to stop for a stop signal, how must you provide protection? - ans -
Provide protection in both directions for the minimum required warning distances
In addition to the lead locomotive, where must there also be 6 red fusees and one
red flag? Select all that apply - ans -1) Shoving Platforms
2) Rear car of passenger trains
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? - ans -Stop and protect the crossing
from the 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? - ans -Proceed with
caution not to exceed 15 MPH
You discover an unsafe car in your consist, who must you notify in this situation? -
ans -Train Dispatcher or Yard Master
You find an overweight car in your consist, who must you notify before moving? -
ans -Clearance Bureau or Customer Service
