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Train Operator Exam Questions And Answers
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If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST procedure for a train operator to follow
ANS✔✔ obtain an explanation for the dispatcher
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first ANS✔✔ 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 ANS✔✔ ten
seconds
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time must the train with all identification equipment properly
displayed and in place ANS✔✔ two
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop the first car of the train ANS✔✔ 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
ANS✔✔ 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 ANS✔✔ four short
When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the train whistle he is...... ANS✔✔ 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 ANS✔✔ all trains within the interlocking limits to come to an immediate stop.
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When a train bypasses a station platform, the train operator must. ANS✔✔ 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 ANS✔✔ section of track that can be occupied by no more than two trains at a time.
An interlocking is ANS✔✔ a section or sections of track where the signals and switches are controlled by a tower
A timetable is ANS✔✔ 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 ANS✔✔ loca route does not divert him from
their scheduled line
Train Operators reprt to ANS✔✔ train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO) yard dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air by examining the duplex air gauge ANS✔✔ 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 ANS✔✔ ample opportunity
If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is only necessary to secure the train (when) ANS✔✔ the train
must always be secured
A train may run ahead of schedule if ANS✔✔ ordered to do so by proper authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ lantern ANS✔✔ red
A signal which is never clear but always displays a red aspect is a _____ signal ANS✔✔ marker
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This signal indicates (4-23) ANS✔✔ Stop and call
This Signal indicates (24-4) ANS✔✔ approach with caution at allowable speed and the next signal will clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) ANS✔✔ Proceed
This signal means (5-26) ANS✔✔ proceed with caution, prepared to stop at next signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) ANS✔✔ beginning of grade timing section at the indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) ANS✔✔ there are no electrically operated signals beyond this point
The non-illuminated sign shown is the: (5-29) ANS✔✔ station car stop sign for 6-car trains
This sign means (5-30) ANS✔✔ reverse move for 4-car trains
This signal aspect means (5-31) ANS✔✔ proceed normally on diverging route
This signal indicates (6-32) ANS✔✔ Proceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be red
This signal aspect means (6-33) ANS✔✔ stop and stay
This signal aspect mean (6-34) ANS✔✔ proceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be clear
This aspect means (6-35) ANS✔✔ proceed, prepared to stop at next signal on main route.
This signal aspect means (7-36) ANS✔✔ stop, operate automatic stop, manual release, observe automatic stop arm go
down fully then proceed with restricted speed and extreme caution
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This aspect means (7-37) ANS✔✔ yard indication signal used in place of call-on
This sign indicates (7-38) ANS✔✔ a point at which a 6-car train may resume allowable speed
A fouling point sign is used to (7-39) ANS✔✔ define the clearance point at hand-operated switches
This signal aspect means (7-40) ANS✔✔ proceed with caution prepared to stop within vision, expecting to find track
occupied.
The train operator whistle signal to call for assistance ANS✔✔ 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 ANS✔✔ G.T.
The qualified employee stationed at the forward end must not be a (9) ANS✔✔ road car inspector
While the train is in motion, the employee stationed at the forward end must give a flagging signal (9) ANS✔✔
continuously
The train operator operating from another train than the leading car must not advance the controller beyond (10)
ANS✔✔ 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 ANS✔✔ radio
The BEST reason for discharging customers at the next station under these conditions ANS✔✔ carrying customers would
cause additional delays
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