WMATA RWP Cardinal Rules Study Test.
RWPCR 1 - CORRECT ANSWER All employees, regardless of rank or title, shall be RWP trained and
qualified before entering the Authority Roadway.
RWPCR 2 - CORRECT ANSWER Employees shall expect, and be vigilant of,
train or equipment movement in all directions at all times.
RWPCR 3 - CORRECT ANSWER Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) shall
never authorize train or equipment movement in the opposite direction of normal traffic flow without
confirmation of clear track.
RWPCR 4 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be a dedicated Watchman/Lookout anytime there is
equipment movement within any work zone or when work is conducted on an "active" revenue track.
RWPCR 5 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be no fouling of the Authority Roadway unless it is
ABSOLUTELY necessary to perform your job.
RWPCR 6 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be no clearing of workers or equipment to any track at any
time.
RWPCR 7 - CORRECT ANSWER Rail Roadway Maintenance Machines (RMM) shall not operate at speeds
more than 5 mph within any working limits and shall be prepared to stop within ½ the range of visibility,
be on the lookout for Roadway workers, obstructions, broken rail and misaligned switches.
RWPCR 1 - CORRECT ANSWER All employees, regardless of rank or title, shall be RWP trained and
qualified before entering the Authority Roadway.
RWPCR 2 - CORRECT ANSWER Employees shall expect, and be vigilant of,
train or equipment movement in all directions at all times.
RWPCR 3 - CORRECT ANSWER Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) shall
never authorize train or equipment movement in the opposite direction of normal traffic flow without
confirmation of clear track.
RWPCR 4 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be a dedicated Watchman/Lookout anytime there is
equipment movement within any work zone or when work is conducted on an "active" revenue track.
RWPCR 5 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be no fouling of the Authority Roadway unless it is
ABSOLUTELY necessary to perform your job.
RWPCR 6 - CORRECT ANSWER There shall be no clearing of workers or equipment to any track at any
time.
RWPCR 7 - CORRECT ANSWER Rail Roadway Maintenance Machines (RMM) shall not operate at speeds
more than 5 mph within any working limits and shall be prepared to stop within ½ the range of visibility,
be on the lookout for Roadway workers, obstructions, broken rail and misaligned switches.
