CSX Conductor FINAL Exam NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER- Hand held overhead
when Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - CORRECT ANSWER- Ranking
Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - CORRECT ANSWER- In the "on" or derailing
position
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - CORRECT ANSWER- Ranking Employee or
Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - CORRECT ANSWER- Arm out horizontal over the
track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - CORRECT ANSWER- Always take the
safe course
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - CORRECT ANSWER- 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- That all switch points are flush and aligned
properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify what? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Yard
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent track? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Clearance Point
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Switch
, What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the route
of a passing train? - CORRECT ANSWER- 30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Avoid getting off
equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be placing
your foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground - CORRECT
ANSWER- 12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? - CORRECT ANSWER-
dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Broom. 2)
Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) On duty, or reporting
for duty. 2) on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER- Hand held overhead
when Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - CORRECT ANSWER- Ranking
Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - CORRECT ANSWER- In the "on" or derailing
position
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - CORRECT ANSWER- Ranking Employee or
Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - CORRECT ANSWER- Arm out horizontal over the
track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - CORRECT ANSWER- Always take the
safe course
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - CORRECT ANSWER- 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- That all switch points are flush and aligned
properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify what? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Yard
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent track? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Clearance Point
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Switch
, What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the route
of a passing train? - CORRECT ANSWER- 30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken? -
CORRECT ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Avoid getting off
equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be placing
your foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground - CORRECT
ANSWER- 12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? - CORRECT ANSWER-
dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) Broom. 2)
Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - CORRECT ANSWER- 1) On duty, or reporting
for duty. 2) on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
