CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam|| 168
Questions and Answers (Already Graded
A+)
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
What must you do if track length is insufficient to leave equipment clear of connecting
tracks? - ANSWER-Completely occupy switch associated with track
If you encounter a lock that is defective or missing and a replacement is not immediately
available, What must you do? - ANSWER-Report it to the proper authority
What is the normal position of a hand operated switch on a siding? - ANSWER-Lined for
movement on the siding
You have one car that you are setting out and it failed a hand brake test, how many
other cars must you leave with it that have a working hand brake? - ANSWER-At least 1
What is the proper procedure to perform a hand brake test on a single car? - ANSWER-
Shove the car and observe for retarding effect, if observed the car passes test.
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All That Apply -
ANSWER-1) A Fixed Derail
2) An improperly lined switch
What is the maximum speed for the receiving yard? - ANSWER-10 MPH
What is the max speed of excepted track? - ANSWER-10 MPH
Which of the following statements are true about employees giving hand signals? -
ANSWER-Must remain in a position to be clearly seen and correspond to the direction
the locomotive is heading.
Employees are prohibited from possessing or being under the influence of alcohol
when? Select all that apply - ANSWER-1) Reporting for duty or on duty
2) On CSX Property or occupying facilities provided by CSX
When an employee determines a switch or derail is defective the employee must: Select
all that apply - ANSWER-1) Report the device to the proper authority
2) Tag the device as defective
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
Questions and Answers (Already Graded
A+)
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
What must you do if track length is insufficient to leave equipment clear of connecting
tracks? - ANSWER-Completely occupy switch associated with track
If you encounter a lock that is defective or missing and a replacement is not immediately
available, What must you do? - ANSWER-Report it to the proper authority
What is the normal position of a hand operated switch on a siding? - ANSWER-Lined for
movement on the siding
You have one car that you are setting out and it failed a hand brake test, how many
other cars must you leave with it that have a working hand brake? - ANSWER-At least 1
What is the proper procedure to perform a hand brake test on a single car? - ANSWER-
Shove the car and observe for retarding effect, if observed the car passes test.
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what? Select All That Apply -
ANSWER-1) A Fixed Derail
2) An improperly lined switch
What is the maximum speed for the receiving yard? - ANSWER-10 MPH
What is the max speed of excepted track? - ANSWER-10 MPH
Which of the following statements are true about employees giving hand signals? -
ANSWER-Must remain in a position to be clearly seen and correspond to the direction
the locomotive is heading.
Employees are prohibited from possessing or being under the influence of alcohol
when? Select all that apply - ANSWER-1) Reporting for duty or on duty
2) On CSX Property or occupying facilities provided by CSX
When an employee determines a switch or derail is defective the employee must: Select
all that apply - ANSWER-1) Report the device to the proper authority
2) Tag the device as defective
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
