CSX FREIGHT CONDUCTOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
When radios are used during a shove movement, employees must
communicate what? Ans✓✓✓-They are clear of all tracks.
-Where point protection is being provided.
-Switches and Derails are alligned
-Distance of movement
Clearance Point Ans✓✓✓the location near a turnout beyond which it is
unsafe for passage on an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to
ride the side of equipment
When a car is unsafe for movement, Ask. Ans✓✓✓Dispatcher or
supervisor for instructions
If a car is Damages or Defective, ask. Ans✓✓✓Mechanical Dept. or
Transportation Dept. for instructions.
Don't move any car flagged to be over weight on train Documentation,
unless authorized by. Ans✓✓✓Customer Service or Clearance Bureau
When track length is insufficient to permit leaving equipment clear of
connecting tracks and it is necessary to leave it beyond the clearance
points, how must it be left? Ans✓✓✓Completely occupy the switch of
connecting track
,Cars weighing more than 95 tons, you must. Ans✓✓✓-Observe cars for
excessive Rocking
-Reduce speed if rocking is observed
-Avoid speeds between 14-21 MPH
To test if hand brake is working you must. Ans✓✓✓-Push against
equipment with locomotive
-Look/Listen for Retarding Effect
Unattended equipment must be secured with. Ans✓✓✓-Sufficient
amount of handbrakes (Not less than 1).
When Clearance Point is not identified, determine clearance point by.
Ans✓✓✓-Standing outside Rail & off Crosstie of connecting track
-Extend arm towards equipment
-Identify location where equipment can't be touched.
-Position equipment an additional 50ft beyond that point
All employees Directing pushing or Shoving movement, must.
Ans✓✓✓-Provide point protection on Equipment or from the Ground
-Ensure equipment is coupled by Stretching Slack.
Who can provide Point Protection? Ans✓✓✓Qualified Employee
, Do not release hand brake until Ans✓✓✓Equipment is coupled to
locomotive
After applying Sufficient amount of handbrakes brakes. Ans✓✓✓-
Verify Brake Shoes on (B) End are against the wheel.
-Instruct locomotive operator to release independent Brakes
How do you test if Hand Brakes are Sufficient? Ans✓✓✓One Minute
Brake Test
If Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for Transport.
Ans✓✓✓-Do NOT accept, Pull or Allow it to continue in Transportation
Who do you notify if Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for
transport. Ans✓✓✓-Customer service
-Train Dispatchers, or
-Supervisor
What is an acceptable shipping Document. Ans✓✓✓Radio Waybill (
Hand-written, Printed not cursive)
When are Radio Waybills Required? Ans✓✓✓-To correct existing
Document
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
When radios are used during a shove movement, employees must
communicate what? Ans✓✓✓-They are clear of all tracks.
-Where point protection is being provided.
-Switches and Derails are alligned
-Distance of movement
Clearance Point Ans✓✓✓the location near a turnout beyond which it is
unsafe for passage on an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to
ride the side of equipment
When a car is unsafe for movement, Ask. Ans✓✓✓Dispatcher or
supervisor for instructions
If a car is Damages or Defective, ask. Ans✓✓✓Mechanical Dept. or
Transportation Dept. for instructions.
Don't move any car flagged to be over weight on train Documentation,
unless authorized by. Ans✓✓✓Customer Service or Clearance Bureau
When track length is insufficient to permit leaving equipment clear of
connecting tracks and it is necessary to leave it beyond the clearance
points, how must it be left? Ans✓✓✓Completely occupy the switch of
connecting track
,Cars weighing more than 95 tons, you must. Ans✓✓✓-Observe cars for
excessive Rocking
-Reduce speed if rocking is observed
-Avoid speeds between 14-21 MPH
To test if hand brake is working you must. Ans✓✓✓-Push against
equipment with locomotive
-Look/Listen for Retarding Effect
Unattended equipment must be secured with. Ans✓✓✓-Sufficient
amount of handbrakes (Not less than 1).
When Clearance Point is not identified, determine clearance point by.
Ans✓✓✓-Standing outside Rail & off Crosstie of connecting track
-Extend arm towards equipment
-Identify location where equipment can't be touched.
-Position equipment an additional 50ft beyond that point
All employees Directing pushing or Shoving movement, must.
Ans✓✓✓-Provide point protection on Equipment or from the Ground
-Ensure equipment is coupled by Stretching Slack.
Who can provide Point Protection? Ans✓✓✓Qualified Employee
, Do not release hand brake until Ans✓✓✓Equipment is coupled to
locomotive
After applying Sufficient amount of handbrakes brakes. Ans✓✓✓-
Verify Brake Shoes on (B) End are against the wheel.
-Instruct locomotive operator to release independent Brakes
How do you test if Hand Brakes are Sufficient? Ans✓✓✓One Minute
Brake Test
If Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for Transport.
Ans✓✓✓-Do NOT accept, Pull or Allow it to continue in Transportation
Who do you notify if Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for
transport. Ans✓✓✓-Customer service
-Train Dispatchers, or
-Supervisor
What is an acceptable shipping Document. Ans✓✓✓Radio Waybill (
Hand-written, Printed not cursive)
When are Radio Waybills Required? Ans✓✓✓-To correct existing
Document
