GCOR Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers.

GCOR Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers. Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out rules and regulations and reporting any violations, misconduct or negligence? - answerAll employees When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or prohibited substances in their bodily fluids? - answerWhen reporting for duty, while on duty, and while on company property When may employees use over-the-counter or prescription drugs? - answerWhen they do not adversely affect safe performance and, in the case of prescription drugs, when permitted by a medical practitioner and used as prescribed Which of the following statements is true? - answerEmployees may use any means of communication necessary to respond to an emergency situation involving the operation of the railroad or encountered while performing a duty for the railroad What is required whenever an engine is coupled to occupied passenger cars? - answerEngines must not be left without an authorized employee in charge Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train and observance of the rules? - answerThe conductor and engineer, and other crew members must act responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations Which of the following is the responsibility of the conductor? - answerThe supervision of the operation and administration of the train. Advising the engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction placed on equipment being handled. Reminding the engineer after the train passes the last station, but not less than two miles prior to reaching an area restricted by limits of authority, track warrant, track bulletin or radio speed restriction. Which of the following is the responsibility of the engineer? - answerChecking with the conductor to determine if any cars or units in their train require special handling When there is more than one crew member in the engine control compartment, what must they communicate to each other? - answerThe name of signals affecting their train When employees are transmitting or acknowledging a radio communication, what must the required identification always include, in addition to the train name (number), engine number, or words that identify the precise mobile unit? - answerIt must begin with the name or initials of the (employing) railroad What communication devices must a train have before leaving its originating passenger terminal? - answerAn operative radio in the controlling unit and a second means of communication (a radio in another unit, a portable radio, or other wireless communication devices) When must an emergency call ("Emergency, Emergency, Emergency") be made? - answerAfter overrunning limits of authority or Stop indications. After emergency brake applications. Initial reports of hazardous conditions such as derailments, collisions, storms, washouts, fires or track obstructions. When may employees use the radio to give information to a train or engine crew about the name, position, aspect or indication displayed by a fixed signal? - answerWhen given between members of the same crew or in an emergency When radios are used in conjunction with a shoving or backing movement, what must be included in the instructions given by employee directing the movement? - answerThat the employee directing the movement is on the point, or preceding the movement (when permitted). The position of any switches involved with the move. The direction and distance of the movement to be made. When radios are used in conjunction with a shoving or backing movement, and any of the required information is not provided, or if there is doubt about the meaning of the instructions, how must the engineer proceed? - answerAt restricted speed Which of the following are mandatory directives? - answertrack warrants, track bulletins, DTC authority, track permits, and radio speed restrictions Which crew members of a train must have a written copy of mandatory directives? - answerthe conductor and engineer Which crew members of a train must read and understand mandatory directives? - answerall crew members How long must written copies of mandatory directives be retained? - answerUntil fulfilled or canceled When transmitting and receiving mandatory directives, how must numbers be stated and repeated? - answerState and spell single digit numbers by number and digit. State multiple digit numbers by number and digit. Identify decimal points as "point", "dot", or "decimal". What is required if a yellow flag is encountered that is not specified in writing (there is no track bulletin, track warrant, or general order covering a restriction at the the location)? - answerOnce the train is 2 miles beyond the yellow flag, continue moving the train but at a speed not exceeding 10 MPH