Conductor Recert Study Guide 2025
In accordance with 49 CFR, Part 218, rolling equipment shall not be left where it will foul a
connecting track unless:
a. Equipment is standing on a main track and siding track switch that equipment is fouling is
lined for the main track where the equipment is standing
b. The equipment is standing on a siding and a main track switch that the equipment is fouling
is lined for the siding on which the equipment is standing
c. Equipment is standing on a yard switching lead track, and the yard switch that the equipment
is fouling is lined for the yard switching lead track
d. All of the above are correct - correct answer d. All of the above are correct
When must eye protection be worn?
a. Anywhere on a locomotive outside of the operating cab
b. Spotting trains for stops or departing station while door or window is open
c. On or about the right of way
d. All of the above - correct answer d. All of the above
What does it mean when crossover switches are in correspondence according to 49 CFR, Part
218?
a. Switches do not need to be in correspondence
b. One switch is lined for a straight move and one switch is lined for the crossover
c. Line the first switch for your movement
d. Both switches are lined for a straight move, or both switches are reversed to switch over
from one track to another track - correct answer d. Both switches are lined for a straight move,
or both switches are reversed to switch over from one track to another track
All participating employees must have a briefing prior to rolling equipment being shoved or
pushed. The job briefing shall include what information according to 49 CFR, Part 218?
,a. How point protection will be provided and the means of communication to be used between
the participating engineer and the employee directing the move
b. Conductor is proceeding the move
c. A job briefing is required
d. How equipment will be chocked - correct answer a. How point protection will be provided
and the means of communication to be used between the participating engineer and the
employee directing the move
According to 49 CFR, Part 218, any employee involved in operating or verifying the position of a
switch or derail is responsible for the position of the switch or derail in use and must:
a. Be qualified on the railroads operating rules relating to the operation of the switch and derail
b. Participate in a job briefing
c. Not allow movement to foul a track until all hand-operated switches connected with the
move are properly lined
d. All of the above are correct - correct answer d. All of the above are correct
Under 49 CFR, Part 218, when can you leave a hand-operated main track switch in other than
normal position?
a. When the conductor directs you to
b. When the engineer directs you to
c. When directed by train dispatcher and the necessary protection is provided
d. All of the above - correct answer c. When directed by train dispatcher and the necessary
protection is provided
How often is periodic training required for 49 CFR, Part 239 (Emergency Preparedness)?
a. Annually
b. Every two years
c. Every three years only
d. In new hire training - correct answer b. Every two years
, Will conductors be provided an opportunity to review and comment on their records prior to
being denied certification or recertification?
a. Yes, a reasonable opportunity will be given to explain or rebut that adverse information in
writing prior to denying certification
b. Depends on the denial
c. No
d. Depending on if the denial is for certification or recertification - correct answer a. Yes, a
reasonable opportunity will be given to explain or rebut that adverse information in writing
prior to denying certification
What federal regulation regulates the Hours of Service law?
a. Part 218
b. Part 220
c. Part 228
d. Part 242 - correct answer c. Part 228
How many categories of violations may be considered for revoking certification?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 6
d. 12 - correct answer d. 12
What is the definition of pedestrian crossing according to 49 CFR, Part 218?
a. A separate designated sidewalk or pathway where pedestrians, but not vehicles, cross
railroad tracks
b. An overhead pedestrian bridge for people to cross
c. A crossing where people and vehicles cross the railroad at grade
In accordance with 49 CFR, Part 218, rolling equipment shall not be left where it will foul a
connecting track unless:
a. Equipment is standing on a main track and siding track switch that equipment is fouling is
lined for the main track where the equipment is standing
b. The equipment is standing on a siding and a main track switch that the equipment is fouling
is lined for the siding on which the equipment is standing
c. Equipment is standing on a yard switching lead track, and the yard switch that the equipment
is fouling is lined for the yard switching lead track
d. All of the above are correct - correct answer d. All of the above are correct
When must eye protection be worn?
a. Anywhere on a locomotive outside of the operating cab
b. Spotting trains for stops or departing station while door or window is open
c. On or about the right of way
d. All of the above - correct answer d. All of the above
What does it mean when crossover switches are in correspondence according to 49 CFR, Part
218?
a. Switches do not need to be in correspondence
b. One switch is lined for a straight move and one switch is lined for the crossover
c. Line the first switch for your movement
d. Both switches are lined for a straight move, or both switches are reversed to switch over
from one track to another track - correct answer d. Both switches are lined for a straight move,
or both switches are reversed to switch over from one track to another track
All participating employees must have a briefing prior to rolling equipment being shoved or
pushed. The job briefing shall include what information according to 49 CFR, Part 218?
,a. How point protection will be provided and the means of communication to be used between
the participating engineer and the employee directing the move
b. Conductor is proceeding the move
c. A job briefing is required
d. How equipment will be chocked - correct answer a. How point protection will be provided
and the means of communication to be used between the participating engineer and the
employee directing the move
According to 49 CFR, Part 218, any employee involved in operating or verifying the position of a
switch or derail is responsible for the position of the switch or derail in use and must:
a. Be qualified on the railroads operating rules relating to the operation of the switch and derail
b. Participate in a job briefing
c. Not allow movement to foul a track until all hand-operated switches connected with the
move are properly lined
d. All of the above are correct - correct answer d. All of the above are correct
Under 49 CFR, Part 218, when can you leave a hand-operated main track switch in other than
normal position?
a. When the conductor directs you to
b. When the engineer directs you to
c. When directed by train dispatcher and the necessary protection is provided
d. All of the above - correct answer c. When directed by train dispatcher and the necessary
protection is provided
How often is periodic training required for 49 CFR, Part 239 (Emergency Preparedness)?
a. Annually
b. Every two years
c. Every three years only
d. In new hire training - correct answer b. Every two years
, Will conductors be provided an opportunity to review and comment on their records prior to
being denied certification or recertification?
a. Yes, a reasonable opportunity will be given to explain or rebut that adverse information in
writing prior to denying certification
b. Depends on the denial
c. No
d. Depending on if the denial is for certification or recertification - correct answer a. Yes, a
reasonable opportunity will be given to explain or rebut that adverse information in writing
prior to denying certification
What federal regulation regulates the Hours of Service law?
a. Part 218
b. Part 220
c. Part 228
d. Part 242 - correct answer c. Part 228
How many categories of violations may be considered for revoking certification?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 6
d. 12 - correct answer d. 12
What is the definition of pedestrian crossing according to 49 CFR, Part 218?
a. A separate designated sidewalk or pathway where pedestrians, but not vehicles, cross
railroad tracks
b. An overhead pedestrian bridge for people to cross
c. A crossing where people and vehicles cross the railroad at grade
