BNSF ROADWAY WORKER PROTECTION EXAM | RAILROAD SAFETY
& COMPLIANCE TRAINING | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100%
RATED EXPERT SOLUTIONS |2026 LATEST UPDATED
Cardinal Rule 1 - (answer)All personnel regardless of rank or title, shall be RWP trained and
qualified before entering the Authority Roadway.
Cardinal Rule 2 - (answer)Personnel shall expect, and be vigilant of, rail vehicle movement in all
directions at all times.
Cardinal Rule 3 - (answer)Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) shall never authorize rail
vehicle movement in the opposite direction of normal traffic flow without confirmation of clear
track.
Cardinal Rule 4 - (answer)There shall be a dedicated Watchman/Lookout anytime there is rail
vehicle movement within any work zone or when work is conducted on an "active" revenue
track.
Cardinal Rule 5 - (answer)There shall be no fouling of the Authority Roadway unless it is
ABSOLUTELY necessary to perform your job.
,Cardinal Rule 6 - (answer)There shall be no clearing of Roadway Workers or equipment to any
track at any time.
Cardinal Rule 7 - (answer)Class 2 Rail Vehicles shall not operate at speeds more than five (5)
mph within any working limits and shall be prepared to stop within 1/2 the range of visibility, be
on the lookout for Roadway workers, obstructions, broken rail and misaligned switches.
What is not part of the minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you need when working
on the Roadway? - (answer)Air Horn
RWP Level 1 training is require for: - (answer)All personnel, contractors or visitors who require
access to the Roadway.
what is not regarded as Roadway? - (answer)The non-track side of the intermediate boundary
fence.
Ample Time/Warning - (answer)Requires workers to be in a position of safety not less than 15
seconds before a train or rail equipment moving at the maximum speed authorized on that track
can pass the location of the Roadway Worker, or sufficient levels of protection that permit
workers time to clear the tracks without urgent movement (i.e. Exclusive Track Occupancy,
Inaccessible Track, or Foul time).
, Red Hot Spots - (answer)Locations on the Roadway where Foul time protection is required.
Who designates the place of safety? - (answer)Roadway Worker in Charge
When can you walk through a Red Hot Spot area on the Roadway? - (answer)When the RWIC
has requested Foul Time and it has been implemented by ROCC.
The Third Rail carries how much voltage? - (answer)750v DC
The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) - (answer)A qualified employee whose training allows
them to provide and set up protection for those working on the Roadway.
When you see the Watchman/Lookout holding the 'W' Warning Disk out and up - (answer)It
means you must stay clear of the track.
If you hear the Watchman/Lookout sound repetitive short blasts on his whistle or air horn: -
(answer)A train is speeding and it does not look like it is going to stop; clear the track
immediately.
& COMPLIANCE TRAINING | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH 100%
RATED EXPERT SOLUTIONS |2026 LATEST UPDATED
Cardinal Rule 1 - (answer)All personnel regardless of rank or title, shall be RWP trained and
qualified before entering the Authority Roadway.
Cardinal Rule 2 - (answer)Personnel shall expect, and be vigilant of, rail vehicle movement in all
directions at all times.
Cardinal Rule 3 - (answer)Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) shall never authorize rail
vehicle movement in the opposite direction of normal traffic flow without confirmation of clear
track.
Cardinal Rule 4 - (answer)There shall be a dedicated Watchman/Lookout anytime there is rail
vehicle movement within any work zone or when work is conducted on an "active" revenue
track.
Cardinal Rule 5 - (answer)There shall be no fouling of the Authority Roadway unless it is
ABSOLUTELY necessary to perform your job.
,Cardinal Rule 6 - (answer)There shall be no clearing of Roadway Workers or equipment to any
track at any time.
Cardinal Rule 7 - (answer)Class 2 Rail Vehicles shall not operate at speeds more than five (5)
mph within any working limits and shall be prepared to stop within 1/2 the range of visibility, be
on the lookout for Roadway workers, obstructions, broken rail and misaligned switches.
What is not part of the minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you need when working
on the Roadway? - (answer)Air Horn
RWP Level 1 training is require for: - (answer)All personnel, contractors or visitors who require
access to the Roadway.
what is not regarded as Roadway? - (answer)The non-track side of the intermediate boundary
fence.
Ample Time/Warning - (answer)Requires workers to be in a position of safety not less than 15
seconds before a train or rail equipment moving at the maximum speed authorized on that track
can pass the location of the Roadway Worker, or sufficient levels of protection that permit
workers time to clear the tracks without urgent movement (i.e. Exclusive Track Occupancy,
Inaccessible Track, or Foul time).
, Red Hot Spots - (answer)Locations on the Roadway where Foul time protection is required.
Who designates the place of safety? - (answer)Roadway Worker in Charge
When can you walk through a Red Hot Spot area on the Roadway? - (answer)When the RWIC
has requested Foul Time and it has been implemented by ROCC.
The Third Rail carries how much voltage? - (answer)750v DC
The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) - (answer)A qualified employee whose training allows
them to provide and set up protection for those working on the Roadway.
When you see the Watchman/Lookout holding the 'W' Warning Disk out and up - (answer)It
means you must stay clear of the track.
If you hear the Watchman/Lookout sound repetitive short blasts on his whistle or air horn: -
(answer)A train is speeding and it does not look like it is going to stop; clear the track
immediately.
