Protection Questions With 100%
Correct Answers 2025/2026
Roadway Worker Protection training
Ans Must be renewed annually.
The cardinal rule of railroading is:
Ans Always expect a train or equipment to move on any track in either direction at any
time.
"Fouling" the track means being within feet of the field side of the nearest rail.
Ans 4
According to the FRA, when working in the foul:
Ans A person or equipment could be struck by a train or on-track equipment.
The following are roadway workers.
, Ans Contractor employees whose duties for a railroad client may require fouling a track.
Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is provided:
Ans Prior to fouling the track.
A roadway worker shall not foul a track except :
Ans When necessary for the performance of duty.
Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do all of the following except:
Ans Must be trained in the General Code of Operating Rules
What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track?
Ans Conduct an on-track safety job briefing.
When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete?
Ans When each roadway worker acknowledges understanding of protection provided.
A roadway worker has a "Right to Challenge". When concerned about compliance with on-
track safety rules he/she must report his/her concerns to: