Conductor Practice Exam Questions
With Complete Solutions
Derails must be: CORRECT ANSWERS -Locked, when equipped
-Lined for non-derailing position when using the track
-In the derailing position
-All of the above
All Above is Correct
The section in the division timetable which places locomotives into specific categories,
is called what? CORRECT ANSWERS Diesel unit groups
If the airbrake system on a train was fully charged, what pressure would be in the brake
cylinder? CORRECT ANSWERS 0 psi
When may a conditional approach sign be displayed less than 1 1/2 miles in advance of
the working limits? CORRECT ANSWERS When near terminals and yards
Equipment must not be left fouling any adjacent track except: CORRECT ANSWERS -
May be left on main track, fouling the siding track, provided the switch is lined for the
main track.
-May be left on a siding track, fouling the main track, provided the switch is lined for the
siding
-May be left on a yard switching lead, fouling a yard track, provided the switch is lined
for the yard switching lead
-Only these 3 Apply
You encounter an unexpected signal change, what do you do? CORRECT ANSWERS
Stop as soon as possible without endangering the movement
Match the territory with its description:
271
251
261
171 CORRECT ANSWERS 271-Track signaled in both directions mandatory directive
authorizes movement.
251-Track signaled in one direction
261-Track signaled in both directions-signals govern movement
171-Track non-signaled-mandatory directive authorizes movement
At an automatic interlocking, a train or engine stopped by a stop signal will: CORRECT
ANSWERS Be governed by instructions posted there or in the timetable
, T/F During an activation failure of a crossing warning system, if there is not an
appropriately equipped flagger or uniformed law enforcement officer providing warning
to highway traffic at the crossing, each train must stop before entering the crossing and
permit a crewmember to dismount to flag highway traffic to stop. CORRECT ANSWERS
True
While using hand signals, the conductor on the G59 radios the engineer to inform them
that they will be going around a corner and will temporarily lose sight of the conductor
but are clear for 20 car lengths. Once the engineer loses sight of the conductor is he
required to stop the movement? CORRECT ANSWERS Not required to stop because
the loss of sight of the conductor was not unexpected
Where would I find special instructions to change the retainer valve from exhaust to high
pressure? CORRECT ANSWERS Division Timetable
Employees must be conversant with and obey the rules and special instructions. If in
doubt as to their meaning, employees must apply to the proper authority for an
explanation. If bulletin instructions conflict with special instructions, the instructions
__________ will govern. CORRECT ANSWERS Bearing the later date
When track authority is transmitted by radio directly to a train, which of the following
apply? CORRECT ANSWERS -It must be copied and repeated by a crew member on
the controlling unit, but an employee operating a moving locomotive must not copy.
-When the conductor is not on the controlling unit to receive his copy, "OK" must not be
given until the copying employee has advised the dispatcher that authority has been
read to and acknowledged by the conductor
-Only these 2 Apply
When using the hand signals what is the indication of swung horizontally at a right angle
to the track? CORRECT ANSWERS Stop
T/F Train 17A has a Box 2 track authority to proceed from milepost 1 to milepost 15 with
a box 10 instructing them to operate at restricted speed from milepost 8 to mile post 12.
Train B10 has a Box 3 track authority to work between milepost 8 to milepost 12 with a
Box 10 instructing them to operate at Restricted speed more milepost 8 to milepost 12.
Both trains have the correct Track Authorities to occupy the same limits. CORRECT
ANSWERS True
Which of the below signal indications require restricted speed within Yard Limits?
CORRECT ANSWERS -Approach
-Medium or Diverging Approach
-Only these 2 Apply
After passing an approach signal, you can see the next signal, about a mile away, its a
clear signal. How do you operate? CORRECT ANSWERS Immediately operate on the
clear signal
With Complete Solutions
Derails must be: CORRECT ANSWERS -Locked, when equipped
-Lined for non-derailing position when using the track
-In the derailing position
-All of the above
All Above is Correct
The section in the division timetable which places locomotives into specific categories,
is called what? CORRECT ANSWERS Diesel unit groups
If the airbrake system on a train was fully charged, what pressure would be in the brake
cylinder? CORRECT ANSWERS 0 psi
When may a conditional approach sign be displayed less than 1 1/2 miles in advance of
the working limits? CORRECT ANSWERS When near terminals and yards
Equipment must not be left fouling any adjacent track except: CORRECT ANSWERS -
May be left on main track, fouling the siding track, provided the switch is lined for the
main track.
-May be left on a siding track, fouling the main track, provided the switch is lined for the
siding
-May be left on a yard switching lead, fouling a yard track, provided the switch is lined
for the yard switching lead
-Only these 3 Apply
You encounter an unexpected signal change, what do you do? CORRECT ANSWERS
Stop as soon as possible without endangering the movement
Match the territory with its description:
271
251
261
171 CORRECT ANSWERS 271-Track signaled in both directions mandatory directive
authorizes movement.
251-Track signaled in one direction
261-Track signaled in both directions-signals govern movement
171-Track non-signaled-mandatory directive authorizes movement
At an automatic interlocking, a train or engine stopped by a stop signal will: CORRECT
ANSWERS Be governed by instructions posted there or in the timetable
, T/F During an activation failure of a crossing warning system, if there is not an
appropriately equipped flagger or uniformed law enforcement officer providing warning
to highway traffic at the crossing, each train must stop before entering the crossing and
permit a crewmember to dismount to flag highway traffic to stop. CORRECT ANSWERS
True
While using hand signals, the conductor on the G59 radios the engineer to inform them
that they will be going around a corner and will temporarily lose sight of the conductor
but are clear for 20 car lengths. Once the engineer loses sight of the conductor is he
required to stop the movement? CORRECT ANSWERS Not required to stop because
the loss of sight of the conductor was not unexpected
Where would I find special instructions to change the retainer valve from exhaust to high
pressure? CORRECT ANSWERS Division Timetable
Employees must be conversant with and obey the rules and special instructions. If in
doubt as to their meaning, employees must apply to the proper authority for an
explanation. If bulletin instructions conflict with special instructions, the instructions
__________ will govern. CORRECT ANSWERS Bearing the later date
When track authority is transmitted by radio directly to a train, which of the following
apply? CORRECT ANSWERS -It must be copied and repeated by a crew member on
the controlling unit, but an employee operating a moving locomotive must not copy.
-When the conductor is not on the controlling unit to receive his copy, "OK" must not be
given until the copying employee has advised the dispatcher that authority has been
read to and acknowledged by the conductor
-Only these 2 Apply
When using the hand signals what is the indication of swung horizontally at a right angle
to the track? CORRECT ANSWERS Stop
T/F Train 17A has a Box 2 track authority to proceed from milepost 1 to milepost 15 with
a box 10 instructing them to operate at restricted speed from milepost 8 to mile post 12.
Train B10 has a Box 3 track authority to work between milepost 8 to milepost 12 with a
Box 10 instructing them to operate at Restricted speed more milepost 8 to milepost 12.
Both trains have the correct Track Authorities to occupy the same limits. CORRECT
ANSWERS True
Which of the below signal indications require restricted speed within Yard Limits?
CORRECT ANSWERS -Approach
-Medium or Diverging Approach
-Only these 2 Apply
After passing an approach signal, you can see the next signal, about a mile away, its a
clear signal. How do you operate? CORRECT ANSWERS Immediately operate on the
clear signal
