Train Operator Exam with complete
solutions
If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST
procedure for a train operator to follow - ANSWER- obtain an explanation for the
dispatcher
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first - ANSWER- open an
emergency brake valve
A conductor must not close the doors of a train in the station until they have been
fully opened for at least - ANSWER- ten seconds
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time must the train with all
identification equipment properly displayed and in place - ANSWER- two
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop the first car of the train -
ANSWER- opposite the proper station car stop sign for the length of the train
If the train whistle/horn becomes inoperative enroute, and the problem cannot be
corrected, the train operator must - ANSWER- call the control center, then
proceed at restricted speed with extreme caution to the next station and
discharge passengers
A train operator observing that the tower operator has set up the wrong route
should signal with ________ whistle blasts - ANSWER- four short
,When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the train whistle he is...... -
ANSWER- calling for a road car inspector
A train operator, operating in a yard, hearing one long blast on the tower whistle
knows that the tower operator is signaling for - ANSWER- all trains within the
interlocking limits to come to an immediate stop.
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train operator must. - ANSWER- Not
operate faster than 15mph when leaving the station. Blow horn upon entering and
leaving the station. Enter the station at normal speed for the area.
An absolute block is - ANSWER- section of track that can be occupied by no more
than two trains at a time.
An interlocking is - ANSWER- a section or sections of track where the signals and
switches are controlled by a tower
A timetable is - ANSWER- the authority for the movement of regular trains in
passenger service
A train operator must accept a route from the express to local track if the -
ANSWER- loca route does not divert him from their scheduled line
Train Operators reprt to - ANSWER- train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO)
yard dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air by examining the
duplex air gauge - ANSWER- in every instance before starting a train. before
rounding curves, before approaching descending grades.
If for any reason, some side doors of the train fail to open, the conductor must
allow ______ for customers to detrain and entrain - ANSWER- ample opportunity
If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is only necessary to
secure the train (when) - ANSWER- the train must always be secured
A train may run ahead of schedule if - ANSWER- ordered to do so by proper
authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ lantern - ANSWER- red
,A signal which is never clear but always displays a red aspect is a _____ signal -
ANSWER- marker
This signal indicates (4-23) - ANSWER- Stop and call
This Signal indicates (24-4) - ANSWER- approach with caution at allowable speed
and the next signal will clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) - ANSWER- Proceed
This signal means (5-26) - ANSWER- proceed with caution, prepared to stop at
next signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) - ANSWER- beginning of grade
timing section at the indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) - ANSWER- there are no electrically operated signals
beyond this point
The non-illuminated sign shown is the: (5-29) - ANSWER- station car stop sign for
6-car trains
This sign means (5-30) - ANSWER- reverse move for 4-car trains
This signal aspect means (5-31) - ANSWER- proceed normally on diverging route
This signal indicates (6-32) - ANSWER- Proceed on diverging route expecting
next signal to be red
This signal aspect means (6-33) - ANSWER- stop and stay
This signal aspect mean (6-34) - ANSWER- proceed on diverging route expecting
next signal to be clear
This aspect means (6-35) - ANSWER- proceed, prepared to stop at next signal on
main route.
This signal aspect means (7-36) - ANSWER- stop, operate automatic stop, manual
release, observe automatic stop arm go down fully then proceed with restricted
speed and extreme caution
, This aspect means (7-37) - ANSWER- yard indication signal used in place of call-
on
This sign indicates (7-38) - ANSWER- a point at which a 6-car train may resume
allowable speed
A fouling point sign is used to (7-39) - ANSWER- define the clearance point at
hand-operated switches
This signal aspect means (7-40) - ANSWER- proceed with caution prepared to
stop within vision, expecting to find track occupied.
The train operator whistle signal to call for assistance - ANSWER- long-short-
long-short
Block signals which are normally at danger and which enforce train operation at a
predetermined reduced speed are classified as _____ signals - ANSWER- G.T.
The qualified employee stationed at the forward end must not be a (9) - ANSWER-
road car inspector
While the train is in motion, the employee stationed at the forward end must give
a flagging signal (9) - ANSWER- continuously
The train operator operating from another train than the leading car must not
advance the controller beyond (10) - ANSWER- series
Considering the actual conditions on customer train in the subway, the MOST
practical method of communication between train operator and the employee at
the forward end would be using the - ANSWER- radio
The BEST reason for discharging customers at the next station under these
conditions - ANSWER- carrying customers would cause additional delays
When operating from other than the front end of a train, if a train operator does
not receive a proceed signal at short intervals, while the train is in motion, the
BEST actions to follow would be to - ANSWER- stop immediately
A single track operation means - ANSWER- trains will run in both directions on
one track
solutions
If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST
procedure for a train operator to follow - ANSWER- obtain an explanation for the
dispatcher
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first - ANSWER- open an
emergency brake valve
A conductor must not close the doors of a train in the station until they have been
fully opened for at least - ANSWER- ten seconds
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time must the train with all
identification equipment properly displayed and in place - ANSWER- two
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop the first car of the train -
ANSWER- opposite the proper station car stop sign for the length of the train
If the train whistle/horn becomes inoperative enroute, and the problem cannot be
corrected, the train operator must - ANSWER- call the control center, then
proceed at restricted speed with extreme caution to the next station and
discharge passengers
A train operator observing that the tower operator has set up the wrong route
should signal with ________ whistle blasts - ANSWER- four short
,When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the train whistle he is...... -
ANSWER- calling for a road car inspector
A train operator, operating in a yard, hearing one long blast on the tower whistle
knows that the tower operator is signaling for - ANSWER- all trains within the
interlocking limits to come to an immediate stop.
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train operator must. - ANSWER- Not
operate faster than 15mph when leaving the station. Blow horn upon entering and
leaving the station. Enter the station at normal speed for the area.
An absolute block is - ANSWER- section of track that can be occupied by no more
than two trains at a time.
An interlocking is - ANSWER- a section or sections of track where the signals and
switches are controlled by a tower
A timetable is - ANSWER- the authority for the movement of regular trains in
passenger service
A train operator must accept a route from the express to local track if the -
ANSWER- loca route does not divert him from their scheduled line
Train Operators reprt to - ANSWER- train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO)
yard dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air by examining the
duplex air gauge - ANSWER- in every instance before starting a train. before
rounding curves, before approaching descending grades.
If for any reason, some side doors of the train fail to open, the conductor must
allow ______ for customers to detrain and entrain - ANSWER- ample opportunity
If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is only necessary to
secure the train (when) - ANSWER- the train must always be secured
A train may run ahead of schedule if - ANSWER- ordered to do so by proper
authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ lantern - ANSWER- red
,A signal which is never clear but always displays a red aspect is a _____ signal -
ANSWER- marker
This signal indicates (4-23) - ANSWER- Stop and call
This Signal indicates (24-4) - ANSWER- approach with caution at allowable speed
and the next signal will clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) - ANSWER- Proceed
This signal means (5-26) - ANSWER- proceed with caution, prepared to stop at
next signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) - ANSWER- beginning of grade
timing section at the indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) - ANSWER- there are no electrically operated signals
beyond this point
The non-illuminated sign shown is the: (5-29) - ANSWER- station car stop sign for
6-car trains
This sign means (5-30) - ANSWER- reverse move for 4-car trains
This signal aspect means (5-31) - ANSWER- proceed normally on diverging route
This signal indicates (6-32) - ANSWER- Proceed on diverging route expecting
next signal to be red
This signal aspect means (6-33) - ANSWER- stop and stay
This signal aspect mean (6-34) - ANSWER- proceed on diverging route expecting
next signal to be clear
This aspect means (6-35) - ANSWER- proceed, prepared to stop at next signal on
main route.
This signal aspect means (7-36) - ANSWER- stop, operate automatic stop, manual
release, observe automatic stop arm go down fully then proceed with restricted
speed and extreme caution
, This aspect means (7-37) - ANSWER- yard indication signal used in place of call-
on
This sign indicates (7-38) - ANSWER- a point at which a 6-car train may resume
allowable speed
A fouling point sign is used to (7-39) - ANSWER- define the clearance point at
hand-operated switches
This signal aspect means (7-40) - ANSWER- proceed with caution prepared to
stop within vision, expecting to find track occupied.
The train operator whistle signal to call for assistance - ANSWER- long-short-
long-short
Block signals which are normally at danger and which enforce train operation at a
predetermined reduced speed are classified as _____ signals - ANSWER- G.T.
The qualified employee stationed at the forward end must not be a (9) - ANSWER-
road car inspector
While the train is in motion, the employee stationed at the forward end must give
a flagging signal (9) - ANSWER- continuously
The train operator operating from another train than the leading car must not
advance the controller beyond (10) - ANSWER- series
Considering the actual conditions on customer train in the subway, the MOST
practical method of communication between train operator and the employee at
the forward end would be using the - ANSWER- radio
The BEST reason for discharging customers at the next station under these
conditions - ANSWER- carrying customers would cause additional delays
When operating from other than the front end of a train, if a train operator does
not receive a proceed signal at short intervals, while the train is in motion, the
BEST actions to follow would be to - ANSWER- stop immediately
A single track operation means - ANSWER- trains will run in both directions on
one track
