T&E OPERATING
RULES EXAM STUDY
GUIDE (2024)
QUESTIONS WITH
PASSED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Evatee 10/24/24 T&E
,T&E OPERATING RULES EXAM STUDY GUIDE
(2024) QUESTIONS WITH PASSED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
How far in advance of a meeting or waiting point must the Conductor remind
the Engineer that their authority to proceed is restricted? (OR 177)
A. At least one mile.
B. One and one-half miles.
C. At least two miles.
D. Two and one-half miles Answer - C. At least 2 miles
In 261 double-track territory, Train 17M announces it has brakes in emergency
Westbound on Main Track #2 at CP Howell. Train 119 is traveling Westbound on
the adjacent track, and hears 17M's radio announcement. How must Train 119
proceed? (OR 111)
A. Train 119 may proceed on signal indication at authorized speed past 17M.
B. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed until the leading end reaches the
next signal.
C. Train 119 must operate at Restricted Speed while passing Train 17M until it's
determined that the track is clear. Answer - C. Train 119 must operate at
Restricted Speed while passing Train 17M until it's determined that the track is
clear.
Employees directing a shoving movement must: (OR 215)
,A. Not engage in any task unrelated to the shove movement
B. Inform the Engineer or Remote Control Operator the means of
communication to be used and how point protection will be provided.
C. Both (a) & (b). Answer - C. Both (a) and (b).
On running tracks, yard tracks, and industrial tracks, trains and engines must
approach crossings equipped with automatic warning devices: (OR 123)
A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not activate, on-ground warning
must be provided before proceeding over the crossing.
B. Not exceeding 15 MPH.
C. At Restricted Speed Answer - A. Prepared to stop. If warning device does not
activate, on-ground warning must be provided before proceeding over the
crossing.
Train J29 is operating westward in Rule 261 territory between Prince, MP 156.0
and Royal, MP 184.7. After receiving a Clear signal at Queen, MP 164.8, the J29
proceeds for 2 miles and stops to inspect a car. The next governing signal is 3/4
mile away. When ready to depart the movement must proceed: (OR 281)
A. At Restricted Speed until the leading end of the movement reaches the next
signal.
B. Prepared to stop at the next signal.
C. At Restricted Speed. The J29 may resume speed as authorized by the clear
signal. Answer - B. prepared to stop at the next signal
Each train and each car in the train must be given a Class I brake inspection and
test by a qualified person where a train has been off air for a period of more
than _____ hours. (NS-1 A-6)
, A. 4
B. 6
C. 8 Answer - A. 4
During a Class 1 brake test, an Air Flow Method (AFM) test or a Brake Pipe
Leakage test must be performed and an inspection of the train must be made
to determine that: (NS-1 A-6-1)
A. Brakes apply on at least 85% of the cars in the train.
B. Angle cocks and cut-out cocks are properly positioned, brakes are applied on
each car, piston travel is correct, brake rigging does not bind or foul, and all
parts of the air brake equipment are properly secured.
C. Before proceeding, it must be known that the brake pipe pressure as
indicated at the rear car of the train is being restored.
D. Both (b) and (c). Answer - D. Both (b) and (c).
A Class III Brake Test (Train Line Continuity Inspection) must be performed: (NS-
1 A-10)
A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal where a car or solid block
of cars has received a Class I brake test prior to being added at that location
and has not been off air for more than (4) hours.
B. When a car or solid block of cars has not previously received a Class I brake
test or has been off air for more than 4 hours.
C. When multiple solid blocks of cars are added to a train in the same relative
order as when removed from the previous train, except for the removal of
defective equipment.
D. Where a unit or cycle train has traveled 3,000 miles since its last Class I brake
test. Answer - A. On a train at a point other than the initial terminal where a
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