CSX Week 1 Conductor Training Test Review: Study Guide & Practice Qs/ Answers with
Rationales. 2025/26 UPDATES.
About This Review Guide:
This CSX Conductor Training Week 1 Test Review is designed to help new trainees pass their first
assessment with confidence. Covering all major Week 1 topics—including safety rules, basic signals,
operating procedures, terminology, and conductor responsibilities—this guide includes review notes,
practice questions, and memory tips to set you up for success in the field and in the classroom.
A block signal equipped with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker that conveys Restricted Proceed
as the most restrictive aspect - ✔✔-Intermediate Signal
A color light, color position light, or semaphore signal that conveys Stop as its most restrictive speed and
does NOT have a P marker, C marker, APP marker, or a G marker - ✔✔-Absolute Signal
A computer-generated form advising of a dispatcher bulletin number and the number of messages it must
contain. Its address must correspond to the associated dispatcher bulletin. - ✔✔-Release Form
A computer-generated form issued by the train dispatcher containing current operating instructions that
apply to the train addressed as well as information relating to the most recently issued system and division
bulletins - ✔✔-Dispatcher Bulletin
A computer-generated or hand-written document consisting of tonnage graph, Restricted or special
handling list, CT-168, Hazmat forms, and train listing and Hazmat Endorsements - ✔✔-CSX Train
Documentation
A form used to record specific instructions or dispatcher messages from the train dispatcher regarding
movements on controlled track - ✔✔-Form EC-1
A PUBLICATION containing instructions and other essential information relating to the movement of
trains or equipment - ✔✔-Timetable
A substance or material in railcars or containers in railcars for transportation that the Secretary of
Transportation has determined to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property
when transported in commerce. - ✔✔-Hazardous Material (Hazmat)
, A written or electronically transmitted special instruction issued by the OPERATING RULES DEPT.
concerning the safety or employees and the movement of trains. - ✔✔-System Bulletin
Any shipment that exceeds a published clearance limitation for the specified route of movement and/or
requires specific operating handling procedures for safe movement. - ✔✔-Clearance Implicated Shipment
Before entering, using, or dispatching controlled track, each employee must have his/her own copy of ...?
- ✔✔-1) System Bulletin. 2) Timetable
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - ✔✔-1) Ensure that any preceeding movement has
passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent track? - ✔✔-
Clearance Point
Define "Limited Speed" - ✔✔-45mph
Define "Medium Speed" - ✔✔-30 mph
Define "Restricted Speed" - ✔✔-A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of vision. It also
permits stopping short of a train, car, on-track equipment, obstructions, stop signals, derails, or
improperly lined switches. "IT PERMITS LOOKING OUT FOR BROKEN RAIL" It is not to exceed 15
mph until the entire movement has cleared turnouts, crossovers, and power operated switches.
Define "Slow Speed" - ✔✔-15 mph
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground - ✔✔-12"
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - ✔✔-1) On duty, or reporting for duty. 2) on CSX
Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
Rationales. 2025/26 UPDATES.
About This Review Guide:
This CSX Conductor Training Week 1 Test Review is designed to help new trainees pass their first
assessment with confidence. Covering all major Week 1 topics—including safety rules, basic signals,
operating procedures, terminology, and conductor responsibilities—this guide includes review notes,
practice questions, and memory tips to set you up for success in the field and in the classroom.
A block signal equipped with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker that conveys Restricted Proceed
as the most restrictive aspect - ✔✔-Intermediate Signal
A color light, color position light, or semaphore signal that conveys Stop as its most restrictive speed and
does NOT have a P marker, C marker, APP marker, or a G marker - ✔✔-Absolute Signal
A computer-generated form advising of a dispatcher bulletin number and the number of messages it must
contain. Its address must correspond to the associated dispatcher bulletin. - ✔✔-Release Form
A computer-generated form issued by the train dispatcher containing current operating instructions that
apply to the train addressed as well as information relating to the most recently issued system and division
bulletins - ✔✔-Dispatcher Bulletin
A computer-generated or hand-written document consisting of tonnage graph, Restricted or special
handling list, CT-168, Hazmat forms, and train listing and Hazmat Endorsements - ✔✔-CSX Train
Documentation
A form used to record specific instructions or dispatcher messages from the train dispatcher regarding
movements on controlled track - ✔✔-Form EC-1
A PUBLICATION containing instructions and other essential information relating to the movement of
trains or equipment - ✔✔-Timetable
A substance or material in railcars or containers in railcars for transportation that the Secretary of
Transportation has determined to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property
when transported in commerce. - ✔✔-Hazardous Material (Hazmat)
, A written or electronically transmitted special instruction issued by the OPERATING RULES DEPT.
concerning the safety or employees and the movement of trains. - ✔✔-System Bulletin
Any shipment that exceeds a published clearance limitation for the specified route of movement and/or
requires specific operating handling procedures for safe movement. - ✔✔-Clearance Implicated Shipment
Before entering, using, or dispatching controlled track, each employee must have his/her own copy of ...?
- ✔✔-1) System Bulletin. 2) Timetable
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - ✔✔-1) Ensure that any preceeding movement has
passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent track? - ✔✔-
Clearance Point
Define "Limited Speed" - ✔✔-45mph
Define "Medium Speed" - ✔✔-30 mph
Define "Restricted Speed" - ✔✔-A speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of vision. It also
permits stopping short of a train, car, on-track equipment, obstructions, stop signals, derails, or
improperly lined switches. "IT PERMITS LOOKING OUT FOR BROKEN RAIL" It is not to exceed 15
mph until the entire movement has cleared turnouts, crossovers, and power operated switches.
Define "Slow Speed" - ✔✔-15 mph
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground - ✔✔-12"
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - ✔✔-1) On duty, or reporting for duty. 2) on CSX
Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
