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Name: Score:163 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 163
117. How would a train be authorized to enter CTC between block signals?
Buy a control operator or signal indication
1. continue moving Train not exceeding 10 mph
2. resume speed only one rear of train has:
A) passed a green flag...
or
B) gone 4 miles beyond yellow flag and dispatch verifies that no track bulletin, etc. is in
effect at that location.
A crewmember or switch tender must open the switch and wait five minutes at the switch to
establish block signal protection. If movement is not heard or seen approaching, the train
may enter the signaled track.
They control operator authorizes the train to enter a track between blocks signals as
follows: "-Train- at -Location- has authority to enter -Track- and proceed -Direction-." After
entering the track, the train is authorized to move only in the direction specified.
Term 2 of 163
85. D: what must a train crew do if they discover a defect or condition that may cause an
accident?
Attempt to fix the defect before notifying anyone.
Only inform the crew members about the defect without further action.
Immediately notify the train dispatcher and provide protection if necessary.
Wait until the next scheduled inspection to report the issue.
,Term 3 of 163
30. What is the requirement of the assistant conductor in relation to mandatory directives?
He should summarize the directives for the crew.
He must memorize all mandatory directives.
He, and all other crewmembers on the train, must at least read and understand it.
He can delegate the reading to another crew member.
Term 4 of 163
80. What must be determined before equipment can be shoved?
Proceed at restricted speed. The train must maintain this speed until the next signal is
visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is clear.
A crewmember or switch tender must open the switch and wait five minutes at the switch to
establish block signal protection. If movement is not heard or seen approaching, the train
may enter the signaled track.
To supervise the operation and administration of the train, advise the engineer and train
dispatcher of any restrictions placed on equipment being handled, and also remind the
engineer that the train is approaching any restricted area after the train passes the last
station, but at least 2 miles from the restriction.
1. The portion of track to be used is clear of equipment or conflicting movements.
2. The track will remain clear to the location where movement will be stopped.
3. Switches and derails are properly lined.
,Term 5 of 163
103. How is a train governed at a signal displaying stop in ABS territory?
Warn all other trains by radio, stating train number, the exact location of the train, and the
status of the train. Repeat as necessary. Notify the train dispatcher or control operator.
1. continue moving Train not exceeding 10 mph
2. resume speed only one rear of train has:
A) passed a green flag...
or
B) gone 4 miles beyond yellow flag and dispatch verifies that no track bulletin, etc. is in
effect at that location.
The train must use only the track specified between the points authorized in the track
bulletin. The train dispatcher must not authorize a following train to move against the
current of traffic until the previous train has cleared the last point.
A crew member has contacted the train dispatcher and obtained permission to pass the
stop indication. However, if the train dispatcher cannot be contacted, move 100 feet past
the signal, wait five minutes, then proceed at restricted speed.
Term 6 of 163
3. How are general orders numbered, who can issue and cancel them, and what information and
instructions do they contain?
General orders are numbered consecutively, issued and canceled by the designated
manager, and contain only information and instructions related to rules or operating
practices.
1.3.2
The conductor and engineer
All employees
1.4
Continue the movement with a white light displayed on the lead unit. Stop the train before
each public crossing to allow a crewmember on the ground to provide warning until the
crossing is occupied, unless both crossing gates are in the fully lowered position or no
traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing.
, Term 7 of 163
86. A: what action is required when a train is stopped by an emergency application of the brakes?
"Emergency, emergency, emergency"... Warn other trains by radio, giving identification and
precise location of the train. Place lighted fusees on adjacent track. Notify the dispatcher.
Inspect all cars, units, equipment, and track.
Proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and that signal
displays a proceed indication.
When a Crossing is equipped with gates that are fully lowered or flashing lights or passive
warning devices when it is clearly seen that no traffic is stopped at the Crossing or is
approaching the crossing. Leading end of shoving movements must not exceed 15 mph
over crossings.
Immediately notify the train dispatcher and provide protection if necessary.
Term 8 of 163
5. When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or prohibited substances
in their body fluids?
When reporting for duty, while on duty, or on company property.
1.5
When a Crossing is equipped with gates that are fully lowered or flashing lights or passive
warning devices when it is clearly seen that no traffic is stopped at the Crossing or is
approaching the crossing. Leading end of shoving movements must not exceed 15 mph
over crossings.
The train must stop at once and notify the train dispatcher.
At the initial terminal and at each crew change point.
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