GCOR Practice Exam questions with accurate
answers
______ ______ are used to indicate temporary speed restrictions.
Ans✓✓✓ Yellow flags
__________ and _________ are jointly responsible for knowing and not
exceeding the maximum authorized speed for their train. Ans✓✓✓
Conductors and engineers
__________________ provides for men or equipment to use a train's
authority to establish working limits. Ans✓✓✓ Train Coordination
________________________________ may restrict or stop train
movements because of track conditions, structures or men or equipment.
Ans✓✓✓ Track bulletins, track warrants, or general orders
______-___ ____ are used to indicate when a train may be required to
stop. Ans✓✓✓ Yellow-red flags
A blue signal signifies Ans✓✓✓ that workmen are on, under, or
between rolling equipment and requires that:
1. Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or moved, except as
provided in "Movement in Engine
Servicing Area" and "Movement in Car Shop Repair Area" of this rule.
2. Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal on a track protected by
the signal.
,3. Other rolling equipment must not be placed on the same track so as to
block or reduce the view
of the blue signal.
a. However, rolling equipment may be placed on the same track when it
is placed on designated
engine servicing area tracks or car shop repair area tracks, or when a
derail divides a track
into separate working areas.
A freight car with any defect that makes movement unsafe must be
_________ or set out of the train. When a defect is discovered enroute,
note the type of defect on proper tag and attach a tag on each side of the
car. Ans✓✓✓ corrected
A green flag indicates the Ans✓✓✓ the end of a temporary speed
restriction.
A personal injury that occurs while off duty that will in any way affect
an employee performance of duties must: Ans✓✓✓ Be reported to the
proper manager as soon as possible. the injured employee must also
complete the prescribed written form before returning to service.
A red flag or red light is displayed where trains must Ans✓✓✓ stop
A track warrant authorizes a train or engine to occupy the main track
within designated limits. However, the train or engine must not foul a
switch at either end of the limits where an opposing train may use the
,same switch to clear the main track. Ans✓✓✓ not foul a switch at either
end of the limits where an opposing train may use the same switch to
clear the main track.
A train in non-signaled territory must approach the facing points of a
spring switch prepared to stop until: Ans✓✓✓ A switch point indicator
shows that the switch is properly lined.
A distant signal displays clear.
A train may back up on any main track or on any track where CTC is in
effect to pick up a crew member under the following conditions:
Ans✓✓✓ 1. The train dispatcher gives permission to make the
movement and verifies the following:
a. Another authority is not in effect within the same or overlapping
limits unless conflicting
movements are protected.
b. A track bulletin Form B is not in effect within the same or
overlapping limits.
c. A main track is not removed from service by a track bulletin within
the same or overlapping limits.
2. Movement is limited to the train's authority.
3. Movement does not enter or foul a private or public crossing except as
provided by Rule 6.32.1
(Providing Warning Over Road Crossings).
4. Movement will not be made into or within yard limits, restricted
limits, interlocking limits, drawbridges,
railroad crossings at grade, or track bulletin Form B limits.
, 5. Movement does not exceed the train's length.
When movement is made under these conditions, restricted speed does
not apply.
A train may comply with the next signal's indication when its aspect can
be clearly seen and the signal governs the track where movement is
occurring or will be made. Ans✓✓✓ This does not apply when a rule or
previous signal indication requires movement at restricted speed.
A train moving at restricted speed must Ans✓✓✓ stop before passing
the fusee.
A train must not enter the limits unless instructed by the employee in
charge. A train within the limits at the time the track bulletin Form B
takes effect must not make further movement until instructed by the
employee in charge. Ans✓✓✓ A crew member must attempt to contact
the employee in charge of a track bulletin Form B to avoid delay, giving
the train's location and track being used.
A train or engine trailing through and stopping on a spring switch must
control the slack. Ans✓✓✓ A crew member must line the switch by
hand before the train or engine can change direction or take slack.
A train that may be met or passed must stop at least ___ ____ from the
signal or clearance point of the facing point switch the other train will
pass over, if length of train permits. Ans✓✓✓ 400 feet
answers
______ ______ are used to indicate temporary speed restrictions.
Ans✓✓✓ Yellow flags
__________ and _________ are jointly responsible for knowing and not
exceeding the maximum authorized speed for their train. Ans✓✓✓
Conductors and engineers
__________________ provides for men or equipment to use a train's
authority to establish working limits. Ans✓✓✓ Train Coordination
________________________________ may restrict or stop train
movements because of track conditions, structures or men or equipment.
Ans✓✓✓ Track bulletins, track warrants, or general orders
______-___ ____ are used to indicate when a train may be required to
stop. Ans✓✓✓ Yellow-red flags
A blue signal signifies Ans✓✓✓ that workmen are on, under, or
between rolling equipment and requires that:
1. Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or moved, except as
provided in "Movement in Engine
Servicing Area" and "Movement in Car Shop Repair Area" of this rule.
2. Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal on a track protected by
the signal.
,3. Other rolling equipment must not be placed on the same track so as to
block or reduce the view
of the blue signal.
a. However, rolling equipment may be placed on the same track when it
is placed on designated
engine servicing area tracks or car shop repair area tracks, or when a
derail divides a track
into separate working areas.
A freight car with any defect that makes movement unsafe must be
_________ or set out of the train. When a defect is discovered enroute,
note the type of defect on proper tag and attach a tag on each side of the
car. Ans✓✓✓ corrected
A green flag indicates the Ans✓✓✓ the end of a temporary speed
restriction.
A personal injury that occurs while off duty that will in any way affect
an employee performance of duties must: Ans✓✓✓ Be reported to the
proper manager as soon as possible. the injured employee must also
complete the prescribed written form before returning to service.
A red flag or red light is displayed where trains must Ans✓✓✓ stop
A track warrant authorizes a train or engine to occupy the main track
within designated limits. However, the train or engine must not foul a
switch at either end of the limits where an opposing train may use the
,same switch to clear the main track. Ans✓✓✓ not foul a switch at either
end of the limits where an opposing train may use the same switch to
clear the main track.
A train in non-signaled territory must approach the facing points of a
spring switch prepared to stop until: Ans✓✓✓ A switch point indicator
shows that the switch is properly lined.
A distant signal displays clear.
A train may back up on any main track or on any track where CTC is in
effect to pick up a crew member under the following conditions:
Ans✓✓✓ 1. The train dispatcher gives permission to make the
movement and verifies the following:
a. Another authority is not in effect within the same or overlapping
limits unless conflicting
movements are protected.
b. A track bulletin Form B is not in effect within the same or
overlapping limits.
c. A main track is not removed from service by a track bulletin within
the same or overlapping limits.
2. Movement is limited to the train's authority.
3. Movement does not enter or foul a private or public crossing except as
provided by Rule 6.32.1
(Providing Warning Over Road Crossings).
4. Movement will not be made into or within yard limits, restricted
limits, interlocking limits, drawbridges,
railroad crossings at grade, or track bulletin Form B limits.
, 5. Movement does not exceed the train's length.
When movement is made under these conditions, restricted speed does
not apply.
A train may comply with the next signal's indication when its aspect can
be clearly seen and the signal governs the track where movement is
occurring or will be made. Ans✓✓✓ This does not apply when a rule or
previous signal indication requires movement at restricted speed.
A train moving at restricted speed must Ans✓✓✓ stop before passing
the fusee.
A train must not enter the limits unless instructed by the employee in
charge. A train within the limits at the time the track bulletin Form B
takes effect must not make further movement until instructed by the
employee in charge. Ans✓✓✓ A crew member must attempt to contact
the employee in charge of a track bulletin Form B to avoid delay, giving
the train's location and track being used.
A train or engine trailing through and stopping on a spring switch must
control the slack. Ans✓✓✓ A crew member must line the switch by
hand before the train or engine can change direction or take slack.
A train that may be met or passed must stop at least ___ ____ from the
signal or clearance point of the facing point switch the other train will
pass over, if length of train permits. Ans✓✓✓ 400 feet
