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BNSF CONDUCTOR Final Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Update Already Graded A+ Brand
New 2025
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1C - ANSWER: C. Resolving Good Faith
Challenge
1. A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
• The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
• An employee's acceptance of the directive.
• An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person
issuing the directive.
2. If the challenge cannot be resolved because the supervisor issuing the
directive has determined that the employee's challenge has not been made in good
faith or there is no alternative to the direct order, the railroad will:
• Provide immediate review by at least one manager, which must not be
conducted bythe supervisor issuing the challenged directive or that supervisor's
subordinate.
• Resolve the challenge using the same options available for resolving the
challenge as the initial supervisor.
3. If the manager making the final decision concludes that the challenged
directive would not cause the employee to violate any requirement of the involved
rules, the reviewing manager's decision shall be final and not subject to further
immediate review.
• The manager will inform the employee that Federal law may protect the
employee from retaliation, if the employee's refusal to do the work is a lawful,
good faith act.
• The employee making the challenge will be afforded an opportunity to
document, in writing or electronically, any protest to the manager making the final
,decision before the employee's tour of duty is complete. The employee will be
afforded the opportunity to retain a copy of the protest.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1D - ANSWER: D. Request for Review and
Verification of Decision
Upon written request, at the time of the challenge, the employee has the right for
further review by the "Designated Review Manager". Within 30 days after the
expiration of the month during which the challenge occurred, the "Designated
Review Manager" will verify the proper application of the rule in question. The
verification decision shall be made in writing to the employee.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47 - ANSWER: The conductor and the engineer
are responsible for the safety and protection of their train and observance of the
rules. They must ensure that their subordinates are familiar with their duties,
determine the extent of their experience and knowledge of the rules. They must
instruct them, when necessary, how to perform their work properly and safely. If
any conditions are not covered by the rules, they must take precautions to provide
protection.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47A - ANSWER: A. Conductor Responsibilities
1. The conductor supervises the operation and administration of the train (if
trains are combined with more than one conductor on board, the conductor with the
most seniority takes charge). All
persons employed on the train must obey the conductor's instructions, unless the
instructions endanger the train's safety or violate the rules. If any doubts arise
concerning the authority
for proceeding or safety, the conductor must consult with the engineer who will be
equally responsible for the safety and proper handling of the train.
2. The conductor must advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any
restriction placed on equipment being handled.
3. The conductor must remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area
,restricted by:
• Limits of authority.
• Track warrant.
• Track bulletin.
or
• Radio speed restriction.
The conductor must inform the engineer after the train passes the last station, but at
least 2 miles from the restriction.
4. When the conductor is not present, other crew members must obey the
instructions of the engineer concerning rules, safety, and protection of the train.
5. Freight conductors are responsible for the freight carried by their train. They
are also responsible for ensuring that the freight is delivered with any
accompanying documents to its destination or
terminals. Freight conductors must maintain any required records.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47B - ANSWER: B. Engineer Responsibilities
1. The engineer is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the engine.
Crew members must obey the engineer's instructions that concern operating the
engine. A student engineer or other qualified employee may operate the engine
under close supervision of the engineer. Any employee that operates an engine
must have a current certificate in their possession.
2. The engineer must check with the conductor to determine if any cars or units
in the train require special handling.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47C - ANSWER: C. All Crew Members'
Responsibilities
1. To ensure the train is operated safely and rules are observed, all crew
members must act responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations. Crew
members in the engine control compartment must communicate to each other any
restrictions or other known conditions that affect the safe operation of their train
sufficiently in advance of such condition to allow the engineer to take proper
, action. If proper action is not being taken, crew members must remind engineer of
such condition and required action.
2. Crew members in the engine control compartment must be alert for signals.
As soon as signals become visible or audible, crew members must communicate
clearly to each other the name of
signals affecting their train. They must continue to observe signals and announce
any change of aspect until the train passes the signal. If the signal is not complied
with promptly, crew members
must remind the engineer and/or conductor of the rule requirement. If crew
members do not agree on the signal indication, regard the signal as the most
restrictive indication observed.
BNSF Amendment—The following is added:
Crew members must not use binoculars or similar devices to determine the
position, aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed signal.
3. When the engineer and/or conductor fail to comply with a signal indication
or take proper action to comply with a restriction or rule, crew members must
immediately take action to ensure safety,
using the emergency brake valve to stop the train, if necessary.
Rule 2.14 Transmission of Mandatory Directives - ANSWER: When transmitted
by radio, mandatory directives must conform to applicable operating rules and the
following:
• The train dispatcher must state which mandatory directive will be
transmitted.
• The employee must inform the train dispatcher when ready to copy stating
the employee's occupation (ex. conductor, engineer, foreman, maintainer), name
and location on the main track or where the main track will be entered. An
employee operating the controls of a moving engine may not copy mandatory
BNSF CONDUCTOR Final Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Update Already Graded A+ Brand
New 2025
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1C - ANSWER: C. Resolving Good Faith
Challenge
1. A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
• The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
• An employee's acceptance of the directive.
• An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person
issuing the directive.
2. If the challenge cannot be resolved because the supervisor issuing the
directive has determined that the employee's challenge has not been made in good
faith or there is no alternative to the direct order, the railroad will:
• Provide immediate review by at least one manager, which must not be
conducted bythe supervisor issuing the challenged directive or that supervisor's
subordinate.
• Resolve the challenge using the same options available for resolving the
challenge as the initial supervisor.
3. If the manager making the final decision concludes that the challenged
directive would not cause the employee to violate any requirement of the involved
rules, the reviewing manager's decision shall be final and not subject to further
immediate review.
• The manager will inform the employee that Federal law may protect the
employee from retaliation, if the employee's refusal to do the work is a lawful,
good faith act.
• The employee making the challenge will be afforded an opportunity to
document, in writing or electronically, any protest to the manager making the final
,decision before the employee's tour of duty is complete. The employee will be
afforded the opportunity to retain a copy of the protest.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1D - ANSWER: D. Request for Review and
Verification of Decision
Upon written request, at the time of the challenge, the employee has the right for
further review by the "Designated Review Manager". Within 30 days after the
expiration of the month during which the challenge occurred, the "Designated
Review Manager" will verify the proper application of the rule in question. The
verification decision shall be made in writing to the employee.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47 - ANSWER: The conductor and the engineer
are responsible for the safety and protection of their train and observance of the
rules. They must ensure that their subordinates are familiar with their duties,
determine the extent of their experience and knowledge of the rules. They must
instruct them, when necessary, how to perform their work properly and safely. If
any conditions are not covered by the rules, they must take precautions to provide
protection.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47A - ANSWER: A. Conductor Responsibilities
1. The conductor supervises the operation and administration of the train (if
trains are combined with more than one conductor on board, the conductor with the
most seniority takes charge). All
persons employed on the train must obey the conductor's instructions, unless the
instructions endanger the train's safety or violate the rules. If any doubts arise
concerning the authority
for proceeding or safety, the conductor must consult with the engineer who will be
equally responsible for the safety and proper handling of the train.
2. The conductor must advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any
restriction placed on equipment being handled.
3. The conductor must remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area
,restricted by:
• Limits of authority.
• Track warrant.
• Track bulletin.
or
• Radio speed restriction.
The conductor must inform the engineer after the train passes the last station, but at
least 2 miles from the restriction.
4. When the conductor is not present, other crew members must obey the
instructions of the engineer concerning rules, safety, and protection of the train.
5. Freight conductors are responsible for the freight carried by their train. They
are also responsible for ensuring that the freight is delivered with any
accompanying documents to its destination or
terminals. Freight conductors must maintain any required records.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47B - ANSWER: B. Engineer Responsibilities
1. The engineer is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the engine.
Crew members must obey the engineer's instructions that concern operating the
engine. A student engineer or other qualified employee may operate the engine
under close supervision of the engineer. Any employee that operates an engine
must have a current certificate in their possession.
2. The engineer must check with the conductor to determine if any cars or units
in the train require special handling.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47C - ANSWER: C. All Crew Members'
Responsibilities
1. To ensure the train is operated safely and rules are observed, all crew
members must act responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations. Crew
members in the engine control compartment must communicate to each other any
restrictions or other known conditions that affect the safe operation of their train
sufficiently in advance of such condition to allow the engineer to take proper
, action. If proper action is not being taken, crew members must remind engineer of
such condition and required action.
2. Crew members in the engine control compartment must be alert for signals.
As soon as signals become visible or audible, crew members must communicate
clearly to each other the name of
signals affecting their train. They must continue to observe signals and announce
any change of aspect until the train passes the signal. If the signal is not complied
with promptly, crew members
must remind the engineer and/or conductor of the rule requirement. If crew
members do not agree on the signal indication, regard the signal as the most
restrictive indication observed.
BNSF Amendment—The following is added:
Crew members must not use binoculars or similar devices to determine the
position, aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed signal.
3. When the engineer and/or conductor fail to comply with a signal indication
or take proper action to comply with a restriction or rule, crew members must
immediately take action to ensure safety,
using the emergency brake valve to stop the train, if necessary.
Rule 2.14 Transmission of Mandatory Directives - ANSWER: When transmitted
by radio, mandatory directives must conform to applicable operating rules and the
following:
• The train dispatcher must state which mandatory directive will be
transmitted.
• The employee must inform the train dispatcher when ready to copy stating
the employee's occupation (ex. conductor, engineer, foreman, maintainer), name
and location on the main track or where the main track will be entered. An
employee operating the controls of a moving engine may not copy mandatory
