BNSF Roadway Worker Protection
BNSF Roadway Worker Protection Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Roadway Worker Protection training
Correct Answer
Must be renewed annually.
Question 2
The cardinal rule of railroading is:
Correct Answer
Always expect a train or equipment to move on any track in either direction at any
time.
Question 3
"Fouling" the track means being within __ feet of the field side of the nearest rail.
Correct Answer
4
Question 4
According to the FRA, when working in the foul:
Correct Answer
A person or equipment could be struck by a train or on-track equipment.
Question 5
The following are roadway workers.
Correct Answer
Contractor employees whose duties for a railroad client may require fouling a track.
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Question 6
Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is provided:
Correct Answer
Prior to fouling the track.
Question 7
A roadway worker shall not foul a track except :
Correct Answer
When necessary for the performance of duty.
Question 8
Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the following
except:
Correct Answer
Must be trained in the General Code of Operating Rules
Question 9
What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track?
Correct Answer
Conduct an on-track safety job briefing.
Question 10
When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete?
Correct Answer
When each roadway worker acknowledges understanding of protection provided.
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BNSF Roadway Worker Protection Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Roadway Worker Protection training
Correct Answer
Must be renewed annually.
Question 2
The cardinal rule of railroading is:
Correct Answer
Always expect a train or equipment to move on any track in either direction at any
time.
Question 3
"Fouling" the track means being within __ feet of the field side of the nearest rail.
Correct Answer
4
Question 4
According to the FRA, when working in the foul:
Correct Answer
A person or equipment could be struck by a train or on-track equipment.
Question 5
The following are roadway workers.
Correct Answer
Contractor employees whose duties for a railroad client may require fouling a track.
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Question 6
Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is provided:
Correct Answer
Prior to fouling the track.
Question 7
A roadway worker shall not foul a track except :
Correct Answer
When necessary for the performance of duty.
Question 8
Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the following
except:
Correct Answer
Must be trained in the General Code of Operating Rules
Question 9
What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track?
Correct Answer
Conduct an on-track safety job briefing.
Question 10
When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete?
Correct Answer
When each roadway worker acknowledges understanding of protection provided.
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