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BNSF Exam #1 | Full GCOR & Dispatcher Rulebook Q&A – Practice Test for Railroad Certification

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This document contains an extensive, accurately answered practice test tailored to BNSF employees preparing for certification exams. The questions cover GCOR (General Code of Operating Rules), dispatcher authority procedures, track warrants, signal aspects, interlockings, restricted movement protocols, communication procedures, blue signal protection, track and time, and Form A/B/C rules. It is ideal for train dispatchers, engineers, conductors, and maintenance workers aiming to reinforce real-world knowledge and test readiness.

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Exam #1 BNSF questions with accurate answers
. (40.4.8) When an accident occurs at a crossing with an automatic
warning device - flashers or gates- promptly Notify Ans✓✓✓ the
Signal Call desk


(1.1.1) Maintaining a Safe Course Ans✓✓✓ In case of doubt or
uncertainty, take the safe course.


(1.17) Hours of Service Law -What are the instances where you might
go over hours of service? Ans✓✓✓ Employees must not exceed the
hours of service law without proper authority. However, they must not
leave trains, engines, or cars on the main track without proper
protection.


(1.3.2) General Orders Ans✓✓✓ •Numbered consecutively. • Are
issued and canceled by the designated manager. • Contain only
information and instructions related to rules or operating practices. •
Replace any rule, special instruction, or regulation that conflicts with the
general order.


(1.3.2)Before beginning each day's work or trip, crew members and any
others whose duties require, must review: Ans✓✓✓ General orders that
apply to the territory they will work on


(1.36) Excessive Dimension Loads - What must the crew ensure when
handling excessive dimension equipment? Ans✓✓✓ They must ensure

,that the equipment will clear nearby objects, including equipment on
adjacent tracks.


(1.36) Excessive Dimension Loads - Where do you place the excessive
dimension loads when placing them on a train? Ans✓✓✓ On or near
the head end of trains.


(1.36) Excessive Dimension Loads -If no instructions have been issued
regarding handling the car, who will the Conductor contact? Ans✓✓✓
The conductor will immediately notify the train dispatcher.


(1.47) Duties of Crew Members - Conductor Responsibilities -
Ans✓✓✓ Supervises the operation and administration of the train


(1.47) Duties of Crew Members - Does the engineer need to check with
the conductor to determine if any cars or units in the train require special
handling? Ans✓✓✓ Yes


(1.47) Duties of Crew Members - Freight conductors are responsible for
the freight carried by their train. They are also responsible for ensuring
that the freight is delivered with: Ans✓✓✓ Any accompanying
documents to its destination or terminals. Freight conductors must
maintain any required records.


(1.47) Duties of Crew Members - If any doubts arise concerning the
authority for proceeding or safety, who must the conductor consult with?
Ans✓✓✓ The conductor must consult with the engineer

,(1.47) Duties of Crew Members - The conductor and the engineer are
responsible for the safety and protection of their train and observance of
the rules. Ans✓✓✓ Treu


(1.47) Duties of Crew Members - When must the Conductor inform the
engineer the train has past the the last station? Ans✓✓✓ At least 2
miles from the restriction.


(1.47) Duties of Crew Members -Engineer Responsibilities - Ans✓✓✓
The engineer is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the
engine.


(1.47) Duties of Crew Members -The conductor must remind the
engineer that the train is approaching an area restricted by: Ans✓✓✓ •
Limits of authority. • Track warrant. • Track bulletin.


(10.3.2) Track and Time may be granted for: Ans✓✓✓ Trains,
Machines, Track Cars, or Employees


(10.3) A train entering its Track and Time limits from either end must:
Ans✓✓✓ Contact the control operator to obtain verbal authority to pass
a stop signal


(10.3) Track and time does not authorize trains to occupy the main track
within: Ans✓✓✓ Automatic interlockings.

, (10.3) Trains authorized by Track and Time must move at: Ans✓✓✓
Restricted Speed if authority is joint, Maximum Authorized speed if
authority is sole


(14.1)Track warrants will be issued under the direction of the train
dispatchers to authorize the use of main track where: Ans✓✓✓
Designated by the timetable


(14.11)Foreman Jones has been instructed by track warrant to clear the
main track by 1150. It is now 1145 and you wish to extend the time
listed to 1300 on this track warrant. Can this be done? Ans✓✓✓


(14.3.2) If authorized to "WORK BETWEEN" two specific points, the
train or engine may move in either direction between those points:
Ans✓✓✓ NOT required to move at restricted speed.


(2.14.1) Verbally Transmitting and Repeating Mandatory Directives -
How man chances will an employee get when repeating an authority?
Ans✓✓✓ Three


(2.14.1) Verbally Transmitting and Repeating Mandatory Directives -
When transmitting and repeating mandatory directives: Ans✓✓✓ •
State and spell single digit numbers *State multiple digit numbers by
number and digit. • Identify decimal points as "point", "dot", or
"decimal". • State and spell directions.

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