BNSF GCOR FOR FINAL EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS|UPDATED VERSION|
2025/2026
1. Shoving movements, leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track or the handling of hand-
operated swithches or fixed derails.: ans- The right to challenge
a directive which based on the employees good faith determination, would violate a railroad operating
rule relating to;
2. Corrected, or set out of the train.: ans- A freight car with any defect that makes it unsafe for
movement must be:
3. Conductor and engineer: ans- The are responsible for the safety and pro- tection
of their train and observance of the rules.
4. Advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction placed on equip- ment being handled.
Remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area restricted by: limits of authority, track
warrant, track bulletin or radio speed restriction. Inform the engineer after the train passes the last
station, but atleast 2 miles from the restriction.: ans- Other responsibilities of the conductor are;
5. Name and initials of the railroad. Train name (number), engine number, or words that identify
the precise mobile unit.: employees transmitting or acknowl- edging a radio communication must
begin with the required identification in this order:
6. inform the train dispatcher when ready to copy stating the employee's occupation (ex.
conductor, engineer, forman, maintainer) name and location on the main track, or where the main
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,track will be entered.: When transmitted by radio, mandatory directives must conform to applicable
operating rules and the following:
7. Stop the movement, unless employee on leading car controls the air brakes.: If a person
disappears who is giving the signal to back or shove a train, engine, or car, or the light being used
disappears, emplyees must:
8. Stop: Any object waved violently by any person on or near the track is a signal to
9. Half: Radio communications for shoving movements must specify the direction and distance and
must be acknowledged when distance specified is more than four cars. Movement must stop within of
the distance specified unless additional instructions are received.
10.Restrict or stop train movements because of track conditions, structures, men, or equipment
working.: Track bulletins, track warrants, or general orders may:
11.used for temproary speed restrictions: Yellow flags
12.used when a train may be required to stop.: Yellow-red flags
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, 13.display a yellow flag 2 miles before the restricted area: where must employ- ees display a yellow
flag?
14.employees will display the yellow flag less than 2 miles before the restrict- ed area: When the
restricted area is close to a terminal, junction, or another area
15.Must not be exceeded until the rear of the train clears the restriction: Speed specified by track
warrant, track bulletin, general order
16.continue moving but not exceeding 10 MPH, resume speed when rear of the train passes green
flag, or traveled 4 miles beyond yellow flag: when a yellow flag is displayed and restriction is not
specified in writing and train is 2 miles beyond the yellow flag
17.crew members must be prepared to stop short of a red flag: When a yellow-red flag is
displayed and the restriction is not specified by a track bulletin, track warrant, or general order
18.move at restricted speed, prepared to stop: If no red flag is displayed
19.Stop short of red flag or red light and not proceed unless employee in charge gives verbal
permission: when approaching a red flag or red light
20.warn railroad employees when an emergency exists such as derailment and when persons or
livestock are on track: succession of short sounds oooooo
21.approaching public crossings at grade with engine in front.: whistle 7 _ _o_
22.train must stop before passing the fusee, move at restricted speed until the head end is 1 mile
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2025/2026
1. Shoving movements, leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track or the handling of hand-
operated swithches or fixed derails.: ans- The right to challenge
a directive which based on the employees good faith determination, would violate a railroad operating
rule relating to;
2. Corrected, or set out of the train.: ans- A freight car with any defect that makes it unsafe for
movement must be:
3. Conductor and engineer: ans- The are responsible for the safety and pro- tection
of their train and observance of the rules.
4. Advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction placed on equip- ment being handled.
Remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area restricted by: limits of authority, track
warrant, track bulletin or radio speed restriction. Inform the engineer after the train passes the last
station, but atleast 2 miles from the restriction.: ans- Other responsibilities of the conductor are;
5. Name and initials of the railroad. Train name (number), engine number, or words that identify
the precise mobile unit.: employees transmitting or acknowl- edging a radio communication must
begin with the required identification in this order:
6. inform the train dispatcher when ready to copy stating the employee's occupation (ex.
conductor, engineer, forman, maintainer) name and location on the main track, or where the main
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,track will be entered.: When transmitted by radio, mandatory directives must conform to applicable
operating rules and the following:
7. Stop the movement, unless employee on leading car controls the air brakes.: If a person
disappears who is giving the signal to back or shove a train, engine, or car, or the light being used
disappears, emplyees must:
8. Stop: Any object waved violently by any person on or near the track is a signal to
9. Half: Radio communications for shoving movements must specify the direction and distance and
must be acknowledged when distance specified is more than four cars. Movement must stop within of
the distance specified unless additional instructions are received.
10.Restrict or stop train movements because of track conditions, structures, men, or equipment
working.: Track bulletins, track warrants, or general orders may:
11.used for temproary speed restrictions: Yellow flags
12.used when a train may be required to stop.: Yellow-red flags
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, 13.display a yellow flag 2 miles before the restricted area: where must employ- ees display a yellow
flag?
14.employees will display the yellow flag less than 2 miles before the restrict- ed area: When the
restricted area is close to a terminal, junction, or another area
15.Must not be exceeded until the rear of the train clears the restriction: Speed specified by track
warrant, track bulletin, general order
16.continue moving but not exceeding 10 MPH, resume speed when rear of the train passes green
flag, or traveled 4 miles beyond yellow flag: when a yellow flag is displayed and restriction is not
specified in writing and train is 2 miles beyond the yellow flag
17.crew members must be prepared to stop short of a red flag: When a yellow-red flag is
displayed and the restriction is not specified by a track bulletin, track warrant, or general order
18.move at restricted speed, prepared to stop: If no red flag is displayed
19.Stop short of red flag or red light and not proceed unless employee in charge gives verbal
permission: when approaching a red flag or red light
20.warn railroad employees when an emergency exists such as derailment and when persons or
livestock are on track: succession of short sounds oooooo
21.approaching public crossings at grade with engine in front.: whistle 7 _ _o_
22.train must stop before passing the fusee, move at restricted speed until the head end is 1 mile
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