BNSF Exam 1 Complete Guide EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024 LATEST UPDATE WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

In case of doubt or uncertainty? (GCOR 1.1.1) Take the safe course What are General Orders, and what do they contain? (GCOR 1.3.2) 1. Contain only information and instructions related to rules or operating practices. 2. Replace any Rule, Special Instruction, or regulation that conflicts with the General Order. Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:06 / 0:15 Full screen What should an employee do if called before legal off-duty time has expired? (GCOR 1.17) The employee must notify the individual making the call that off-duty time has not expired. Hours of service notification requirements? (GCOR 1.17A) 1. Employees must notify the train dispatcher or another authority of the time that law requires them to be off duty. Hours of service Exceeding the law (GCOR 1.17B) Must employees must not exceed hours of service law without proper authority. However they must not leave trains on main track without proper protection. employees should secure trains before exceed hours of service. Where should excessive dimension loads be place on a train? (GCOR 1.36) Towards the head of the train. If a train with excessive dimensions cannot reach a point with enough clearance, what must a crew member do? (GCOR 1.36) Crew members must make sure protection is provided against movement on adjacent track. Who should a conductor contact if no instruction were issued for handling a excessive dimension load train? (GCOR 1.36) Train Dispatcher Conductors Duties? (GCOR 1.47) 1. Supervise the operation and administration of the train. 2. advise engineer and Dispatcher of any restrictions placed on train. Engineer Responsibilities? (GCOR 1.47) 1. responsible for safely and efficiently operating the train 2. check with conductor to determine if any cars or units in the train require special handling How do you end a transmission when a response is expected? (GCOR 2.4) Over How do you end a transmission when a response is NOT expected? (GCOR 2.4) Out Mandatory directives must conform to applicable operating rules and the following: 1. Train dispatcher must state which mandatory directive will be transmitted. 2. employee will state Name, occupation, Location 3. employee receiving mandatory directive must copy it in writing using the format outlined in the operating rules. 4. conductor and engineer must each have a written copy. each crew member must read and understand it. When transmitting and repeating mandatory directives: (GCOR 2.14.1) 1. State and spell single digit numbers by number and digit 2. State multiple digit numbers by number and digit 3. Identify decimals points as "points", "dot", or "decimal". 4. state and spell directions What must occur before a field employee reports clear or releases a portion of authority limits and train dispatcher accepts the information? (GCOR 2.14.2) 1. Employee will state identification and authority number. 2. train dispatcher will have required form or computer screen displayed for entry and confirmation. 3. Train dispatcher and employee will carefully match the verbally transmitted information to ensure it is correct At least 24 hours prior to a new timetable goes into effect, notification will be made by what? General Order What goes into effect 24 hours prior to the new timetable and stay in effect for 6 days? Track Bulletin What will special instruction replace? Special instructions replace any rule or regulation with which they conflict. Timetable Character A Automatic Interlocking Timetable Character B General orders, Notices, and circulars Timetable Character C Radio Communication Timetable Character g Gate, Normal position against conflicting route Timetable Character G Gate, normal position against this subdivision Timetable Character J Junction Timetable Character M Manual interlocking Timetable Character P Telephone Timetable Character R Restricted Limits Timetable Character S Railroad crossing Protected by Permanent stop sign Timetable Character T Turning Facility Timetable Character U Railroad crossing not protected by signals or gates Timetable Character X crossover Timetable Character X(2) multiple crossovers Timetable Character Y Yard limits What do Yellow flags indicate? Temporary speed restriction, warn trains to restrict movement because of track conditions or structures. What do Yellow-red flags indicate? where a train may be required to stop. how flags are flags supposed to be place from restriction? 2 miles