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Train Operator ExamIf in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST procedure for a
train operator to follow - ANSobtain an explanation for the dispatcher
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first - ANSopen 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 - ANSten seconds
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time must the train with all identification
equipment properly displayed and in place - ANStwo
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop the first car of the train - ANSopposite
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 - ANScall 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 - ANSfour short
When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the train whistle he is...... - ANScalling 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 - ANSall trains within the interlocking limits to come to an
immediate stop.
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train operator must. - ANSNot 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 - ANSsection of track that can be occupied by no more than two trains at a
time.
An interlocking is - ANSa section or sections of track where the signals and switches are
controlled by a tower
A timetable is - ANSthe 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 - ANSloca route does
not divert him from their scheduled line
Train Operators reprt to - ANStrain dispatchers, superintendents (RTO) yard dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air by examining the duplex air gauge -
ANSin 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 - ANSample opportunity
If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is only necessary to secure the train
(when) - ANSthe train must always be secured
A train may run ahead of schedule if - ANSordered to do so by proper authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ lantern - ANSred
A signal which is never clear but always displays a red aspect is a _____ signal - ANSmarker
This signal indicates (4-23) - ANSStop and call
This Signal indicates (24-4) - ANSapproach with caution at allowable speed and the next signal
will clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) - ANSProceed
This signal means (5-26) - ANSproceed with caution, prepared to stop at next signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) - ANSbeginning of grade timing section at the
indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) - ANSthere are no electrically operated signals beyond this point
The non-illuminated sign shown is the: (5-29) - ANSstation car stop sign for 6-car trains
This sign means (5-30) - ANSreverse move for 4-car trains
This signal aspect means (5-31) - ANSproceed normally on diverging route
This signal indicates (6-32) - ANSProceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be red
,This signal aspect means (6-33) - ANSstop and stay
This signal aspect mean (6-34) - ANSproceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be
clear
This aspect means (6-35) - ANSproceed, prepared to stop at next signal on main route.
This signal aspect means (7-36) - ANSstop, operate automatic stop, manual release, observe
automatic stop arm go down fully then proceed with restricted speed and extreme caution
This aspect means (7-37) - ANSyard indication signal used in place of call-on
This sign indicates (7-38) - ANSa point at which a 6-car train may resume allowable speed
A fouling point sign is used to (7-39) - ANSdefine the clearance point at hand-operated switches
This signal aspect means (7-40) - ANSproceed with caution prepared to stop within vision,
expecting to find track occupied.
The train operator whistle signal to call for assistance - ANSlong-short-long-short
Block signals which are normally at danger and which enforce train operation at a
predetermined reduced speed are classified as _____ signals - ANSG.T.
The qualified employee stationed at the forward end must not be a (9) - ANSroad car inspector
While the train is in motion, the employee stationed at the forward end must give a flagging
signal (9) - ANScontinuously
The train operator operating from another train than the leading car must not advance the
controller beyond (10) - ANSseries
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 - ANSradio
The BEST reason for discharging customers at the next station under these conditions -
ANScarrying customers would cause additional delays
When operating from other than the front end of a train, if a train operator does not receive a
proceed signal at short intervals, while the train is in motion, the BEST actions to follow would
be to - ANSstop immediately
A single track operation means - ANStrains will run in both directions on one track
, A train operator operating in the subway approaching a home signal displaying stop observes a
man standing near the signal waving a white lantern up and down. The train operator stops at
the train signals, recognizes that the man waving the lantern is the section signal maintainer and
proceeds with restricted speed and extreme caution. In this situation, the train operator should
have. - ANScalled the Control Center Desk Superintendent
the BEST way for train operators to acquaint themselves with new regulations as soon as
possible is to - ANSread all bulletins as issued
If a train operator receives a poorly executed hand or lantern signal that he is not positive of the
meaning, the BEST action for him to follow would be to - ANSstop immediately
When a train operator reads a General Order stating that a certain track will be operated as an
absolute block between two specified point he/she should know that on this particular track -
ANSonly one train at a time may be between the specified points.
On bringing his train to a stop an unattended red lantern adjacent to his track a train operator
must - ANScall control center desk superintended for orders
A train operator finds a male customer asleep on a train he had just laid up in the yard. The
BEST action for the train operator to take is to - ANSStay with the customer and signal for a
yard employee to notify the yard dispatcher
At a blue light location in the subway, you would not ordinarily expect to find an emergency -
ANSexit
When an emergency alarm box in the subway is pulled, power will be removed from the third rail
in addition - ANSan alarm will be sounded in the control center desk superintendent's office
While a train is braking to a regular stop at a passenger station, third rail power fails. The train
operator will surely become aware of this failure when - ANShe tried to start after the station
stop
After being signaled to slow down by lanterns because men are working on the tracks, a train
operator should expect to see a signal beyond the work area indicating that he can resume
speed. This signal should be placed beyond the work area a distance of - ANSat least maximum
length of train permitted on the subdivision
The color of the signal which indicated to the train operator that he must slow down is -
ANSyellow
During and emergency evacuation to the trackway, benchwall, or to a train on an adjacent track,
the third rail power must be - ANSturned off
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