CSX CONDUCTOR FINAL REVIEW EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks,
not necessarily parallel, consisting of two switches whose
primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to
another? - ANSWERS-Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from
one track to another? - ANSWERS-Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a
switch or derail involved in the route of a passing train? -
ANSWERS-30'
,When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety
precautions must be taken? - ANSWERS-1) Stop and check
both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing
equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3
points of contact, what other steps must be taken when
disembarking moving equipment? - ANSWERS-1) Avoid
getting off equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the
bottom rung and observe where you will be placing your
foot.
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? -
ANSWERS-In the "on" or derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? -
ANSWERS-1) Ensure that any preceeding movement has
passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not
locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line
switch or derail an employee must? - ANSWERS-1) Report
device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the
instructions of said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
,When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is
defective, the employee must? - ANSWERS-1) Not operate
the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long
shoves. After lining each switch an employee should check
what? - ANSWERS-That all switch points are flush and
aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee
instructions must specify what? - ANSWERS-1) Employee is
clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all properly
aligned for the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and
sidings, used for making up trains for storing cars and other
purposes? - ANSWERS-Yard
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is
unsafe to pass on an adjacent track? - ANSWERS-Clearance
Point
, When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient
handholds and avoid? - ANSWERS-putting feet on coupler,
air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared
for unexpected movement, slack actions and? - ANSWERS-
Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than
___________ above the ground - ANSWERS-12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close
clearance? - ANSWERS-dismount the car prior to reaching
the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? -
ANSWERS-1) Broom. 2) Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - ANSWERS-
1) On duty, or reporting for duty. 2) on CSX Property,
Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks,
not necessarily parallel, consisting of two switches whose
primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to
another? - ANSWERS-Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from
one track to another? - ANSWERS-Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a
switch or derail involved in the route of a passing train? -
ANSWERS-30'
,When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety
precautions must be taken? - ANSWERS-1) Stop and check
both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing
equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3
points of contact, what other steps must be taken when
disembarking moving equipment? - ANSWERS-1) Avoid
getting off equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the
bottom rung and observe where you will be placing your
foot.
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? -
ANSWERS-In the "on" or derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? -
ANSWERS-1) Ensure that any preceeding movement has
passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not
locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line
switch or derail an employee must? - ANSWERS-1) Report
device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the
instructions of said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
,When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is
defective, the employee must? - ANSWERS-1) Not operate
the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long
shoves. After lining each switch an employee should check
what? - ANSWERS-That all switch points are flush and
aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee
instructions must specify what? - ANSWERS-1) Employee is
clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all properly
aligned for the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and
sidings, used for making up trains for storing cars and other
purposes? - ANSWERS-Yard
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is
unsafe to pass on an adjacent track? - ANSWERS-Clearance
Point
, When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient
handholds and avoid? - ANSWERS-putting feet on coupler,
air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared
for unexpected movement, slack actions and? - ANSWERS-
Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than
___________ above the ground - ANSWERS-12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close
clearance? - ANSWERS-dismount the car prior to reaching
the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? -
ANSWERS-1) Broom. 2) Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - ANSWERS-
1) On duty, or reporting for duty. 2) on CSX Property,
Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
