TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST procedure for a
train operator to follow - ANS obtain an explanation for the dispatcher
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first - ANS open an emergency brake
valve
A conductor must not close the doors of a train in the station until they have been fully opened
for at least - ANS ten seconds
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time must the train with all identification
equipment properly displayed and in place - ANS two
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop the first car of the train -
ANS opposite the proper station car stop sign for the length of the train
If the train whistle/horn becomes inoperative enroute, and the problem cannot be corrected,
the train operator must - ANS call the control center, then proceed at restricted speed with
extreme caution to the next station and discharge passengers
A train operator observing that the tower operator has set up the wrong route should signal
with ________ whistle blasts - ANS four short
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,When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the train whistle he is...... - ANS calling
for a road car inspector
A train operator, operating in a yard, hearing one long blast on the tower whistle knows that the
tower operator is signaling for - ANS all trains within the interlocking limits to come to an
immediate stop.
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train operator must. - ANS Not operate faster
than 15mph when leaving the station. Blow horn upon entering and leaving the station. Enter
the station at normal speed for the area.
An absolute block is - ANS section of track that can be occupied by no more than two trains
at a time.
An interlocking is - ANS a section or sections of track where the signals and switches are
controlled by a tower
A timetable is - ANS the authority for the movement of regular trains in passenger service
A train operator must accept a route from the express to local track if the - ANS loca route
does not divert him from their scheduled line
Train Operators reprt to - ANS train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO) yard dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air by examining the duplex air gauge -
ANS in every instance before starting a train. before rounding curves, before approaching
descending grades.
If for any reason, some side doors of the train fail to open, the conductor must allow ______ for
customers to detrain and entrain - ANS ample opportunity
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,If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is only necessary to secure the train
(when) - ANS the train must always be secured
A train may run ahead of schedule if - ANS ordered to do so by proper authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ lantern - ANS red
A signal which is never clear but always displays a red aspect is a _____ signal - ANS marker
This signal indicates (4-23) - ANS Stop and call
This Signal indicates (24-4) - ANS approach with caution at allowable speed and the next
signal will clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) - ANS Proceed
This signal means (5-26) - ANS proceed with caution, prepared to stop at next signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) - ANS beginning of grade timing section at the
indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) - ANS there are no electrically operated signals beyond this point
The non-illuminated sign shown is the: (5-29) - ANS station car stop sign for 6-car trains
This sign means (5-30) - ANS reverse move for 4-car trains
This signal aspect means (5-31) - ANS proceed normally on diverging route
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, This signal indicates (6-32) - ANS Proceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be red
This signal aspect means (6-33) - ANS stop and stay
This signal aspect mean (6-34) - ANS proceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be
clear
This aspect means (6-35) - ANS proceed, prepared to stop at next signal on main route.
This signal aspect means (7-36) - ANS stop, operate automatic stop, manual release, observe
automatic stop arm go down fully then proceed with restricted speed and extreme caution
This aspect means (7-37) - ANS yard indication signal used in place of call-on
This sign indicates (7-38) - ANS a point at which a 6-car train may resume allowable speed
A fouling point sign is used to (7-39) - ANS define the clearance point at hand-operated
switches
This signal aspect means (7-40) - ANS proceed with caution prepared to stop within vision,
expecting to find track occupied.
The train operator whistle signal to call for assistance - ANS long-short-long-short
Block signals which are normally at danger and which enforce train operation at a
predetermined reduced speed are classified as _____ signals - ANS G.T.
The qualified employee stationed at the forward end must not be a (9) - ANS road car
inspector
4 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST procedure for a
train operator to follow - ANS obtain an explanation for the dispatcher
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first - ANS open an emergency brake
valve
A conductor must not close the doors of a train in the station until they have been fully opened
for at least - ANS ten seconds
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time must the train with all identification
equipment properly displayed and in place - ANS two
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop the first car of the train -
ANS opposite the proper station car stop sign for the length of the train
If the train whistle/horn becomes inoperative enroute, and the problem cannot be corrected,
the train operator must - ANS call the control center, then proceed at restricted speed with
extreme caution to the next station and discharge passengers
A train operator observing that the tower operator has set up the wrong route should signal
with ________ whistle blasts - ANS four short
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the train whistle he is...... - ANS calling
for a road car inspector
A train operator, operating in a yard, hearing one long blast on the tower whistle knows that the
tower operator is signaling for - ANS all trains within the interlocking limits to come to an
immediate stop.
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train operator must. - ANS Not operate faster
than 15mph when leaving the station. Blow horn upon entering and leaving the station. Enter
the station at normal speed for the area.
An absolute block is - ANS section of track that can be occupied by no more than two trains
at a time.
An interlocking is - ANS a section or sections of track where the signals and switches are
controlled by a tower
A timetable is - ANS the authority for the movement of regular trains in passenger service
A train operator must accept a route from the express to local track if the - ANS loca route
does not divert him from their scheduled line
Train Operators reprt to - ANS train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO) yard dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air by examining the duplex air gauge -
ANS in every instance before starting a train. before rounding curves, before approaching
descending grades.
If for any reason, some side doors of the train fail to open, the conductor must allow ______ for
customers to detrain and entrain - ANS ample opportunity
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is only necessary to secure the train
(when) - ANS the train must always be secured
A train may run ahead of schedule if - ANS ordered to do so by proper authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ lantern - ANS red
A signal which is never clear but always displays a red aspect is a _____ signal - ANS marker
This signal indicates (4-23) - ANS Stop and call
This Signal indicates (24-4) - ANS approach with caution at allowable speed and the next
signal will clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) - ANS Proceed
This signal means (5-26) - ANS proceed with caution, prepared to stop at next signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) - ANS beginning of grade timing section at the
indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) - ANS there are no electrically operated signals beyond this point
The non-illuminated sign shown is the: (5-29) - ANS station car stop sign for 6-car trains
This sign means (5-30) - ANS reverse move for 4-car trains
This signal aspect means (5-31) - ANS proceed normally on diverging route
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, This signal indicates (6-32) - ANS Proceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be red
This signal aspect means (6-33) - ANS stop and stay
This signal aspect mean (6-34) - ANS proceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be
clear
This aspect means (6-35) - ANS proceed, prepared to stop at next signal on main route.
This signal aspect means (7-36) - ANS stop, operate automatic stop, manual release, observe
automatic stop arm go down fully then proceed with restricted speed and extreme caution
This aspect means (7-37) - ANS yard indication signal used in place of call-on
This sign indicates (7-38) - ANS a point at which a 6-car train may resume allowable speed
A fouling point sign is used to (7-39) - ANS define the clearance point at hand-operated
switches
This signal aspect means (7-40) - ANS proceed with caution prepared to stop within vision,
expecting to find track occupied.
The train operator whistle signal to call for assistance - ANS long-short-long-short
Block signals which are normally at danger and which enforce train operation at a
predetermined reduced speed are classified as _____ signals - ANS G.T.
The qualified employee stationed at the forward end must not be a (9) - ANS road car
inspector
4 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
