CSX Conductor Week 2 Test
Questions With Accurate Answers
1 1/2 mile correct answer What is the minimum warning distance for a train
stopped on a track that the authorized speed is 60 mph?
1 brake correct answer How many brakes should be applied for one car?
12 red fusees and 1 red flag correct answer What types of warning devices and
how many must be placed in the occupied caboose or shoving platform?
2 brakes correct answer How many brakes should be applied for 2 cars?
6 red fusees 1 red flag correct answer What types of warning devices and how
many must be placed in the operating cab of the lead engine?
A working radio in the occupying controlling loco motive correct answer Before
departing its originating terminal, each train must be equipped with what?
Absolute signal correct answer Signal with no number plate, can be either a light
or a sign.
Accidents, Defects in track, bridges, signals or highway crossing warning devices,
fires on or near the right of way. correct answer What conditions must be
reported promptly and by the quickest means to the proper authority?
, Apply Air Brakes correct answer What hand signal is swung horizontally above the
head at right angle to the track when equipment is standing?
atleast 2 but no more than 2 1/2 miles from the beginning of each end correct
answer Unless otherwise specified a warning sign must be placed how far from
the beginning and end of work limits?
atleast 50 feet but no more than 250 feet correct answer What is the distance you
must stop before coupling equipment?
Automatic Block Signal correct answer A block signal that is activated either by
track circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This
block signal automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
B is the brake end of the car correct answer How do you determine the a and b
ends of a rail car?
Back correct answer What hand signal is swung vertically in a circle at right angle
to the track?
Block correct answer Track section of defined limits.
Block Signal correct answer A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train
movement.
Blue Signal correct answer A clearly distinguishable blue flag, blue light, or blue
tag by day, or blue light or blue tag by night. When displayed, it signifies that
workmen are on, under or between equipment.
Questions With Accurate Answers
1 1/2 mile correct answer What is the minimum warning distance for a train
stopped on a track that the authorized speed is 60 mph?
1 brake correct answer How many brakes should be applied for one car?
12 red fusees and 1 red flag correct answer What types of warning devices and
how many must be placed in the occupied caboose or shoving platform?
2 brakes correct answer How many brakes should be applied for 2 cars?
6 red fusees 1 red flag correct answer What types of warning devices and how
many must be placed in the operating cab of the lead engine?
A working radio in the occupying controlling loco motive correct answer Before
departing its originating terminal, each train must be equipped with what?
Absolute signal correct answer Signal with no number plate, can be either a light
or a sign.
Accidents, Defects in track, bridges, signals or highway crossing warning devices,
fires on or near the right of way. correct answer What conditions must be
reported promptly and by the quickest means to the proper authority?
, Apply Air Brakes correct answer What hand signal is swung horizontally above the
head at right angle to the track when equipment is standing?
atleast 2 but no more than 2 1/2 miles from the beginning of each end correct
answer Unless otherwise specified a warning sign must be placed how far from
the beginning and end of work limits?
atleast 50 feet but no more than 250 feet correct answer What is the distance you
must stop before coupling equipment?
Automatic Block Signal correct answer A block signal that is activated either by
track circuit or in conjunction with interlocking or controlled point circuits. This
block signal automatically indicates track condition and block occupancy.
B is the brake end of the car correct answer How do you determine the a and b
ends of a rail car?
Back correct answer What hand signal is swung vertically in a circle at right angle
to the track?
Block correct answer Track section of defined limits.
Block Signal correct answer A fixed signal at an entrance of a block to govern train
movement.
Blue Signal correct answer A clearly distinguishable blue flag, blue light, or blue
tag by day, or blue light or blue tag by night. When displayed, it signifies that
workmen are on, under or between equipment.
