CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam Questions and Answers
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CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - Answer- Proceed
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat position in a track? - Answer- CT-168
True or False: When handling one or more clearance implicated shipments in a train, do no...
CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam
What hand signal is raised and lowered vertically? - Answer- Proceed
What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat position in a track? -
Answer- CT-168
True or False: When handling one or more clearance implicated shipments in a train,
do not enter a yard or terminal where a yardmaster is on-duty until the yardmaster is
informed of the shipment. - Answer- True
What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance implicated shipment?
- Answer- Clearance Bureau Instructions
Your train is traveling at a speed of 42 miles per hour with a speed limit of 40 mph.
This means you are speeding by 2 mph. what do you do? - Answer- Tell the
locomotive operator to slow down
Your train is traveling at a speed of 47 MPH with a speed limit of 40. This means you
are speeding by 7 MPH. what do you do? - Answer- Tell the locomotive operator to
stop
Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined that: 2
Answers - Answer- 1) The intended route is clear
2) Switches and derails connected with the movement are properly lined
The yardmaster tasked you with putting cars from track 11 into track 4. Track 4 does
not have a clearance marker clearly visible. How would you find the clearance point?
2 Answers - Answer- 1) Standing outside the rail and off the end of crosstie extend
arm toward the equipment
2) Identify the location equipment can no longer be touched and position equipment
an additional 50 ft into track from location identified
Multiple Part True or False:
After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain the
1) Device has a reflective handle
2) Device is lined opposite movement
3) Lever is latched
4) If equipped, device is locked before being left unattended - Answer- 1) False
2) False
3) True
4) True
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All That Apply -
Answer- 1) A Fixed Derail
2) An improperly lined switch
, You are operating on the q79510 at max speed in CP territory and you experience
an air brake emergency what is required when permitted to proceed? - Answer-
Operate the Train not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length
You have been switching and doubled your train, how do you protect the movement
when shoving? - Answer- Protected by qualified employee on the leading end of the
track, on the ground ahead of the movement and clear of all tracks
Who is responsible for protecting a shove move? - Answer- Qualified Employee
After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step? - Answer- Stretch the
slack
When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected - Answer- From the
leading end visually
What speed must not be exceeded when not moving to or from a main track
operating a hand operated switch - Answer- 10 MPH
Which of the following statements is true about authorized train speeds? - Answer-
Must Not Be Exceeded
You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch, into a non signaled
siding what is your max speed? - Answer- 15 MPH
You are using a non signaled siding what is the speed you must follow - Answer-
Must be able to stop in 1/2 the range of vision not exceeding 25 MPH
When there is a conflict of your authorized speed what speed are you governed by?
- Answer- The Lowest
Before coupling to equipment, what must you ensure? Select all that apply - Answer-
1) Couplers are in line
2) At least 1 knuckle is open
What must be conducted before beginning any work activity? - Answer- Job Briefing
When crossing tracks what must the employee do? 2 answers - Answer- 1) Stop and
look both directions
2) ensure they are at least 25 ft from standing equipment
True or False: Employees that have been trained and qualified may mount and
dismount moving equipment at a walking pace not to exceed 4 MPH except in case
of emergency. - Answer- True
What is the minimum distance you can stand away from a switch associated with a
movement? - Answer- 30 Ft
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