BNSF Dispatcher Final Review Part 2
Exam Questions and Answers
In case of doubt or uncertainty, take the _______. (1.1.1) - Answers -Safe course
Employees must not have any measurable alcohol in their breath or in their bodily fluids
when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on company property. (1.5)
True/False - Answers -True
Employees must not have any ___________________ when reporting for duty, while on
duty, or while on company property. (1.5) - Answers -Prohibited substances in the bodily
fluids
Employees must not exceed the hours of service law without proper authority. However,
they may leave trains, engines, or cars on the main track without proper protection.
(1.17)
True/False - Answers -False (they must not)
Instructions will be issued to trains handling excessive dimension loads. If no
instructions have been issued regarding handling the car, the conductor will immediately
notify the _________________. (1.36) - Answers -The train dispatcher
Who must the conductor notify of any restrictions placed on equipment being handled?
(1.47)
A. Train Dispatcher
B. Section Foreman
C. Engineer - Answers -A & C
_________ is when no response is expected and _______ is when a response is
expected. (2.4) - Answers -Out ; Over
Employees must not use the radio to give information to a train or engine crew about
the name, position, aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed signal, unless the
information is ____________________. (2.12) - Answers -Between members of the
same crew or the information is needed to warn of an emergency
When transmitting and repeating mandatory directives:
1. State multiple digit numbers by _____________ & ________________.
, 2. State and ___________ single digit numbers by ________________&
_______________.
(2.14.1) - Answers -Number & digit ; spell, number & digit
The employee must inform the train dispatcher when ready to copy stating the
employee's ______________, __________, & ______________ on the main track or
where the main track will be entered. (2.14) - Answers -Occupation, name & location
At least _____________ before a new ____________ goes into effect, notification will
be made by __________ _____________. A ______________ will also be issued at
least __________ before the new timetable goes into effect and continue for
__________ after the effective date. (4.1.1) - Answers -24 hours before, timetable,
general order, track bulletin, 24 hours before, 6 days after
Special Instructions will replace any rule or regulation with which they conflict. (4.2)
True/False - Answers -True
Explanation of timetable characters will be shown in the ___________________. (4.3) -
Answers -System special instructions
Any object waved violently by any person on or near the track is a signal to stop. (5.3.4)
True/False - Answers -True
When the restricted area is close to a terminal, junction, or another area or if restriction
is on a siding, employees will display the yellow flag less than 2 miles before the
restricted area. This information will also be included in the ___________________,
_________________, or ___________________. (5.4.2) - Answers -Track bulletin,
track warrant, or general order
When a yellow flag is displayed and the restriction is not specified by a track bulletin,
Track warrant, or General order, what should crew members do once the train is two
miles beyond the yellow flag? (5.4.2)
1._________________________
2._________________________
a. ______________________
b. ______________________ - Answers -Continue moving the train but at a speed not
exceeding 10 MPH
Resume speed only after the rear of the train has:
a. Passed a green flag
b. Traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and the train dispatcher has verified that no
track bulletin or track warrant is in effect specifying a temporary speed restriction at the
location.
, A red flag or light is displayed where trains must stop unless employee in charge gives
verbal permission to continue without stopping. When the employee in charge is giving
permission to pass a red flag or light and track bulletin form B is not in effect, permission
must include speed and distance.
True/False - Answers -True
If the headlight on the train fails, ditch lights must be on, when so equipped. Headlight
failure must be reported to the _________________. At night, if the headlight and ditch
lights fail to operate and no other unit can be used as the lead unit, continue movement
with _____________ __________ displayed on the lead unit. (5.9.3) - Answers -Train
dispatcher; white light
How will trains be identified?
When practical, use the _________________. (5.11) - Answers -Initials and engine
number, adding the direction when required.
When practical, use the leading unit
Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or moved, except as provided in
"_______________________" and "_____________________" of this rule. (5.13) -
Answers -Movement engine servicing area or movement car repair shop area
Rolling equipment may enter a track when a blue signal is displayed at the entrance to
the track. (5.13)
True/False - Answers -False (must not enter track)
Blue signals may be removed only by ______________ or _____________who placed
them. (5.13) - Answers -The craft or group who placed it
If a signal is improperly displayed, or a signal, flag or sign is absent from the place it is
usually shown, Regard the signal as displaying __________________________.
However, if a semaphore arm is visible it will govern. (5.15) - Answers -The most
restrictive indication it can give
Before initiating movement on a main track, a crew member must: (6.2)
• ______________
• ______________ - Answers -Receive a track bulletin
Determine from the train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
Do not occupy main tracks unless authorized by one of the following: (6.3)
• Rule 6.13 (Yard Limits)
• Rule 6.14 (Restricted Limits)
• Rule 9.14 (movement with the current of traffic)
• Rule 14.6 (movement against the current of traffic)
• Rule 15.3 (Authorizing movement against the current of traffic)
Exam Questions and Answers
In case of doubt or uncertainty, take the _______. (1.1.1) - Answers -Safe course
Employees must not have any measurable alcohol in their breath or in their bodily fluids
when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on company property. (1.5)
True/False - Answers -True
Employees must not have any ___________________ when reporting for duty, while on
duty, or while on company property. (1.5) - Answers -Prohibited substances in the bodily
fluids
Employees must not exceed the hours of service law without proper authority. However,
they may leave trains, engines, or cars on the main track without proper protection.
(1.17)
True/False - Answers -False (they must not)
Instructions will be issued to trains handling excessive dimension loads. If no
instructions have been issued regarding handling the car, the conductor will immediately
notify the _________________. (1.36) - Answers -The train dispatcher
Who must the conductor notify of any restrictions placed on equipment being handled?
(1.47)
A. Train Dispatcher
B. Section Foreman
C. Engineer - Answers -A & C
_________ is when no response is expected and _______ is when a response is
expected. (2.4) - Answers -Out ; Over
Employees must not use the radio to give information to a train or engine crew about
the name, position, aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed signal, unless the
information is ____________________. (2.12) - Answers -Between members of the
same crew or the information is needed to warn of an emergency
When transmitting and repeating mandatory directives:
1. State multiple digit numbers by _____________ & ________________.
, 2. State and ___________ single digit numbers by ________________&
_______________.
(2.14.1) - Answers -Number & digit ; spell, number & digit
The employee must inform the train dispatcher when ready to copy stating the
employee's ______________, __________, & ______________ on the main track or
where the main track will be entered. (2.14) - Answers -Occupation, name & location
At least _____________ before a new ____________ goes into effect, notification will
be made by __________ _____________. A ______________ will also be issued at
least __________ before the new timetable goes into effect and continue for
__________ after the effective date. (4.1.1) - Answers -24 hours before, timetable,
general order, track bulletin, 24 hours before, 6 days after
Special Instructions will replace any rule or regulation with which they conflict. (4.2)
True/False - Answers -True
Explanation of timetable characters will be shown in the ___________________. (4.3) -
Answers -System special instructions
Any object waved violently by any person on or near the track is a signal to stop. (5.3.4)
True/False - Answers -True
When the restricted area is close to a terminal, junction, or another area or if restriction
is on a siding, employees will display the yellow flag less than 2 miles before the
restricted area. This information will also be included in the ___________________,
_________________, or ___________________. (5.4.2) - Answers -Track bulletin,
track warrant, or general order
When a yellow flag is displayed and the restriction is not specified by a track bulletin,
Track warrant, or General order, what should crew members do once the train is two
miles beyond the yellow flag? (5.4.2)
1._________________________
2._________________________
a. ______________________
b. ______________________ - Answers -Continue moving the train but at a speed not
exceeding 10 MPH
Resume speed only after the rear of the train has:
a. Passed a green flag
b. Traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and the train dispatcher has verified that no
track bulletin or track warrant is in effect specifying a temporary speed restriction at the
location.
, A red flag or light is displayed where trains must stop unless employee in charge gives
verbal permission to continue without stopping. When the employee in charge is giving
permission to pass a red flag or light and track bulletin form B is not in effect, permission
must include speed and distance.
True/False - Answers -True
If the headlight on the train fails, ditch lights must be on, when so equipped. Headlight
failure must be reported to the _________________. At night, if the headlight and ditch
lights fail to operate and no other unit can be used as the lead unit, continue movement
with _____________ __________ displayed on the lead unit. (5.9.3) - Answers -Train
dispatcher; white light
How will trains be identified?
When practical, use the _________________. (5.11) - Answers -Initials and engine
number, adding the direction when required.
When practical, use the leading unit
Rolling equipment must not be coupled to or moved, except as provided in
"_______________________" and "_____________________" of this rule. (5.13) -
Answers -Movement engine servicing area or movement car repair shop area
Rolling equipment may enter a track when a blue signal is displayed at the entrance to
the track. (5.13)
True/False - Answers -False (must not enter track)
Blue signals may be removed only by ______________ or _____________who placed
them. (5.13) - Answers -The craft or group who placed it
If a signal is improperly displayed, or a signal, flag or sign is absent from the place it is
usually shown, Regard the signal as displaying __________________________.
However, if a semaphore arm is visible it will govern. (5.15) - Answers -The most
restrictive indication it can give
Before initiating movement on a main track, a crew member must: (6.2)
• ______________
• ______________ - Answers -Receive a track bulletin
Determine from the train dispatcher or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed
Do not occupy main tracks unless authorized by one of the following: (6.3)
• Rule 6.13 (Yard Limits)
• Rule 6.14 (Restricted Limits)
• Rule 9.14 (movement with the current of traffic)
• Rule 14.6 (movement against the current of traffic)
• Rule 15.3 (Authorizing movement against the current of traffic)
