CSX CONDUCTOR Practice Exam Questions
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What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - ✔1) Broom. 2) Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - ✔1) On duty, or reporting for duty. 2)
on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the following apply? - ✔1) Do not extend over the
drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH anglecocks are closed
before adjusting hoses with hands.
When handling a EOT device, an employee must... - ✔1) Secure EOT air hose by s
hook if available. 2) Do not place the EOT where it may become a tripping hazard
When lifting objects what safety steps must be taken? - ✔1) Never use Excessive
Force. 2) Assume a balanced posture.
Your Coworker is acting in an unsafe manner, what should you do? - ✔Warn the
employee of their unsafe behavior
When must an employee report an injury? - ✔Immediately or prior to leaving CSX
Property.
What hazards must be avoided when performing tasks? - ✔1) Pinch Points. 2)
Excessive Force
When is CSX Ear Protection required? - ✔1) when within 100' of a locomotive in any
position other than idle. 2) When providing flag protection at a crossing or grade.
when outside of an office environment, boots must have what? - ✔Oil Resistant Soles
When are CSX Safety Glasses required? - ✔1) When on or about tracks or equipment
on tracks. 2)when riding in a locomotive with the windows open
whenever possible, how must air hoses be separated? - ✔After closing "Appropriate
Anglecock" allow train movement to separate hoses
If couplers are not aligned, how much space is required between the cars before they
can be safely adjusted? - ✔50'
When using a radio, what features are required? - ✔1) Chest type radio harness. 2)
Holster or radio clip with lapel mic
,When applying a side mounted hand brake, an employee must have stable footing and
what? - ✔1) Be facing the car. 2) Use one hand to operate the brake, and the other
hand placed firmly on the car
Hours of Service 1545 - ✔1100
How much rest is required after 10 hours of work? - ✔10 hours
what is the maximum amount of time allowed in train service? - ✔12 hours
when mounting the side of a moving car, employees must, face the car, maintain 3
points of contact, and what? - ✔Place the defined heel on the bottom rung and brace
feet on the side rails
Define "Limited Speed" - ✔45mph
Define "Medium Speed" - ✔30 mph
Define "Slow Speed" - ✔15 mph
Define "Restricted Speed" - ✔A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of
vision. It also permits stopping short of a train, car, on-track equipment, obstructions,
stop signals, derails, or improperly lined switches. "IT PERMITS LOOKING OUT FOR
BROKEN RAIL" It is not to exceed 15 mph until the entire movement has cleared
turnouts, crossovers, and power operated switches.
A written or electronically transmitted special instruction issued by the OPERATING
RULES DEPT. concerning the safety or employees and the movement of trains. -
✔System Bulletin
A PUBLICATION containing instructions and other essential information relating to the
movement of trains or equipment - ✔Timetable
Before entering, using, or dispatching controlled track, each employee must have
his/her own copy of ...? - ✔1) System Bulletin. 2) Timetable
When must a conductor trainee have his/her current operating rulebook available? -
✔Whenever on duty
Employees must know and comply with the rules, instructions, and procedures that
govern duties. They must also comply with the instructions of a Supervisor or
Trainmaster/Yardmaster. In the event of a conflict, what should an employee do? -
✔Take the safe course
When using equipment other than remote controls, what speed is not to be exceeded
when coupling cars? - ✔4 mph
What is true about train speeds? - ✔They must not be exceeded
, Whenever dealing with a conflict between two speeds, which speed should be chosen
by the conductor? - ✔The lowest speed
You are operating a single locomotive through a receiving yard and you are operating at
restricted speed. What speed should not be exceeded? - ✔10 mph its a yard
What is the speed that permits stopping at half the range of vision. Permitting a stop
short of a train, car, obstruction, on-track equipment, stop signals, derails, and
improperly lined switches. Also permits looking for BROKEN RAIL - ✔Restricted Speed
Your train left the main track through a hand thrown switch into a non-signaled yard.
What speed is not to be exceeded? - ✔10 mph
The Appearance of a fixed signal as viewed from the direction of an approaching train -
✔Signal Aspect
The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal - ✔Signal Indication
A block signal equipped with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker that conveys
Restricted Proceed as the most restrictive aspect - ✔Intermediate Signal
A color light, color position light, or semaphore signal that conveys Stop as its most
restrictive speed and does NOT have a P marker, C marker, APP marker, or a G
marker - ✔Absolute Signal
Train speeds are authorized by the Operating Rules, Special Instructions and...? - ✔1)
Signal Indication. 2) Dispatcher Message
Unless otherwise specified, speed restrictions apply to the Train - ✔Entire
What must and employee receive before occupying a controlled track? - ✔Dispatch
Bulletin and Release Form
You are on the Q31715 train, on duty at 0700, your release form is 3 Hours and 57
Minutes old. What action is required? - ✔None
You are on the Q31715 train, during your job briefing you discover a irregularity with
your release form other than crew names and ID numbers. After talking to a dispatcher
what action is required? - ✔Obtain a corrected Dispatch Bulletin
The Conductor and Engineer are required to obtain a legible copy of a Dispatch Bulletin
and Release Form. Is that all that is required? - ✔NO, they must ensure that all
documents correspond to each other
How long must you retain a Dispatch Bulletin? - ✔The entire tour of duty
How long are Dispatcher Messages in effect? - ✔1) Until Fulfilled. 2) Until Cancelled
What is required of a conductor or engineer before operating on a subdivision not listed
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What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - ✔1) Broom. 2) Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - ✔1) On duty, or reporting for duty. 2)
on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the following apply? - ✔1) Do not extend over the
drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH anglecocks are closed
before adjusting hoses with hands.
When handling a EOT device, an employee must... - ✔1) Secure EOT air hose by s
hook if available. 2) Do not place the EOT where it may become a tripping hazard
When lifting objects what safety steps must be taken? - ✔1) Never use Excessive
Force. 2) Assume a balanced posture.
Your Coworker is acting in an unsafe manner, what should you do? - ✔Warn the
employee of their unsafe behavior
When must an employee report an injury? - ✔Immediately or prior to leaving CSX
Property.
What hazards must be avoided when performing tasks? - ✔1) Pinch Points. 2)
Excessive Force
When is CSX Ear Protection required? - ✔1) when within 100' of a locomotive in any
position other than idle. 2) When providing flag protection at a crossing or grade.
when outside of an office environment, boots must have what? - ✔Oil Resistant Soles
When are CSX Safety Glasses required? - ✔1) When on or about tracks or equipment
on tracks. 2)when riding in a locomotive with the windows open
whenever possible, how must air hoses be separated? - ✔After closing "Appropriate
Anglecock" allow train movement to separate hoses
If couplers are not aligned, how much space is required between the cars before they
can be safely adjusted? - ✔50'
When using a radio, what features are required? - ✔1) Chest type radio harness. 2)
Holster or radio clip with lapel mic
,When applying a side mounted hand brake, an employee must have stable footing and
what? - ✔1) Be facing the car. 2) Use one hand to operate the brake, and the other
hand placed firmly on the car
Hours of Service 1545 - ✔1100
How much rest is required after 10 hours of work? - ✔10 hours
what is the maximum amount of time allowed in train service? - ✔12 hours
when mounting the side of a moving car, employees must, face the car, maintain 3
points of contact, and what? - ✔Place the defined heel on the bottom rung and brace
feet on the side rails
Define "Limited Speed" - ✔45mph
Define "Medium Speed" - ✔30 mph
Define "Slow Speed" - ✔15 mph
Define "Restricted Speed" - ✔A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of
vision. It also permits stopping short of a train, car, on-track equipment, obstructions,
stop signals, derails, or improperly lined switches. "IT PERMITS LOOKING OUT FOR
BROKEN RAIL" It is not to exceed 15 mph until the entire movement has cleared
turnouts, crossovers, and power operated switches.
A written or electronically transmitted special instruction issued by the OPERATING
RULES DEPT. concerning the safety or employees and the movement of trains. -
✔System Bulletin
A PUBLICATION containing instructions and other essential information relating to the
movement of trains or equipment - ✔Timetable
Before entering, using, or dispatching controlled track, each employee must have
his/her own copy of ...? - ✔1) System Bulletin. 2) Timetable
When must a conductor trainee have his/her current operating rulebook available? -
✔Whenever on duty
Employees must know and comply with the rules, instructions, and procedures that
govern duties. They must also comply with the instructions of a Supervisor or
Trainmaster/Yardmaster. In the event of a conflict, what should an employee do? -
✔Take the safe course
When using equipment other than remote controls, what speed is not to be exceeded
when coupling cars? - ✔4 mph
What is true about train speeds? - ✔They must not be exceeded
, Whenever dealing with a conflict between two speeds, which speed should be chosen
by the conductor? - ✔The lowest speed
You are operating a single locomotive through a receiving yard and you are operating at
restricted speed. What speed should not be exceeded? - ✔10 mph its a yard
What is the speed that permits stopping at half the range of vision. Permitting a stop
short of a train, car, obstruction, on-track equipment, stop signals, derails, and
improperly lined switches. Also permits looking for BROKEN RAIL - ✔Restricted Speed
Your train left the main track through a hand thrown switch into a non-signaled yard.
What speed is not to be exceeded? - ✔10 mph
The Appearance of a fixed signal as viewed from the direction of an approaching train -
✔Signal Aspect
The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal - ✔Signal Indication
A block signal equipped with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker that conveys
Restricted Proceed as the most restrictive aspect - ✔Intermediate Signal
A color light, color position light, or semaphore signal that conveys Stop as its most
restrictive speed and does NOT have a P marker, C marker, APP marker, or a G
marker - ✔Absolute Signal
Train speeds are authorized by the Operating Rules, Special Instructions and...? - ✔1)
Signal Indication. 2) Dispatcher Message
Unless otherwise specified, speed restrictions apply to the Train - ✔Entire
What must and employee receive before occupying a controlled track? - ✔Dispatch
Bulletin and Release Form
You are on the Q31715 train, on duty at 0700, your release form is 3 Hours and 57
Minutes old. What action is required? - ✔None
You are on the Q31715 train, during your job briefing you discover a irregularity with
your release form other than crew names and ID numbers. After talking to a dispatcher
what action is required? - ✔Obtain a corrected Dispatch Bulletin
The Conductor and Engineer are required to obtain a legible copy of a Dispatch Bulletin
and Release Form. Is that all that is required? - ✔NO, they must ensure that all
documents correspond to each other
How long must you retain a Dispatch Bulletin? - ✔The entire tour of duty
How long are Dispatcher Messages in effect? - ✔1) Until Fulfilled. 2) Until Cancelled
What is required of a conductor or engineer before operating on a subdivision not listed
