LIRR PRE-EMPLOYMENT SIGNALS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
Horn: OO - ANSWERSAnswer to any signal not provided for
Buz - ANSWERS1. When standing- back
2. When running- stop at next passenger station.
Buzzer: OOOO - ANSWERS1. When Standing - apply or release brakes
2. When Running - Reduce Speed
Buzzer: - - ANSWERS1. When standing - while testing air brakes on train: brakes have
applied
and released on the rear car and are operative
2. When standing - door open; check doors.
Buzzer: OO OO - ANSWERSTo call the conductor or a crew member to the operating
compartment of the train
Horn: OOO - ANSWERSWhen standing; back. Answer to 12d and 16c.
When running: Answer to 16c
Buzzer: OOOOO - ANSWERSWhen Running - Increase speed
Horn: - - - - - ANSWERSFlagman on single track or No. 2 track may return from the
west.
Horn: - - - - - - ANSWERSFlagman on single track or No. 1 track may return from the
east.
Buzzer: O - ANSWERS1. When standing- MU Train-Emergency application of the
breaks has
been observed on the rear of the train, recharge brake pipe and release air brakes.
2. When standing- DE/DM/Push Pull trains - place the automatic brake valve in the hold
position
Horn: OOOO - ANSWERSCall for signals
Horn: Succession of Short Sounds - ANSWERS-Will be sounded as a warning when
approaching people or animals on or about the track
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
Horn: OO - ANSWERSAnswer to any signal not provided for
Buz - ANSWERS1. When standing- back
2. When running- stop at next passenger station.
Buzzer: OOOO - ANSWERS1. When Standing - apply or release brakes
2. When Running - Reduce Speed
Buzzer: - - ANSWERS1. When standing - while testing air brakes on train: brakes have
applied
and released on the rear car and are operative
2. When standing - door open; check doors.
Buzzer: OO OO - ANSWERSTo call the conductor or a crew member to the operating
compartment of the train
Horn: OOO - ANSWERSWhen standing; back. Answer to 12d and 16c.
When running: Answer to 16c
Buzzer: OOOOO - ANSWERSWhen Running - Increase speed
Horn: - - - - - ANSWERSFlagman on single track or No. 2 track may return from the
west.
Horn: - - - - - - ANSWERSFlagman on single track or No. 1 track may return from the
east.
Buzzer: O - ANSWERS1. When standing- MU Train-Emergency application of the
breaks has
been observed on the rear of the train, recharge brake pipe and release air brakes.
2. When standing- DE/DM/Push Pull trains - place the automatic brake valve in the hold
position
Horn: OOOO - ANSWERSCall for signals
Horn: Succession of Short Sounds - ANSWERS-Will be sounded as a warning when
approaching people or animals on or about the track
