CSX Conductor Training Week 1 Test
Review with Complete Solutions
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - ANSWER-Ranking Employee or
Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - ANSWER-Arm out horizontal over the
track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - ANSWER-Always take the safe
course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - ANSWER-Hand held overhead when
Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - ANSWER-Ranking
Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - ANSWER-In the "on" or derailing
position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - ANSWER-1) Ensure that any
preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not
locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee
must? - ANSWER-1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the
instructions of said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must?
- ANSWER-1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each
switch an employee should check what? - ANSWER-That all switch points are flush and
aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify
what? - ANSWER-1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all
properly aligned for the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up
trains for storing cars and other purposes? - ANSWER-Yard
, By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent
track? - ANSWER-Clearance Point
What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel,
consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to
another? - ANSWER-Crossover
When are CSX Safety Glasses required? - ANSWER-1) When on or about tracks or
equipment on tracks. 2)when riding in a locomotive with the windows open
whenever possible, how must air hoses be separated? - ANSWER-After closing
"Appropriate Anglecock" allow train movement to separate hoses
If couplers are not aligned, how much space is required between the cars before they
can be safely adjusted? - ANSWER-50'
When using a radio, what features are required? - ANSWER-1) Chest type radio
harness. 2) Holster or radio clip with lapel mic
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? -
ANSWER-Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the
route of a passing train? - ANSWER-30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken?
- ANSWER-1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing
equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps
must be taken when disembarking moving equipment? - ANSWER-1) Avoid getting off
equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be
placing your foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? -
ANSWER-putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement,
slack actions and? - ANSWER-Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground -
ANSWER-12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? - ANSWER-
dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
Review with Complete Solutions
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - ANSWER-Ranking Employee or
Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - ANSWER-Arm out horizontal over the
track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - ANSWER-Always take the safe
course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - ANSWER-Hand held overhead when
Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - ANSWER-Ranking
Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - ANSWER-In the "on" or derailing
position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - ANSWER-1) Ensure that any
preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not
locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee
must? - ANSWER-1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the
instructions of said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must?
- ANSWER-1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each
switch an employee should check what? - ANSWER-That all switch points are flush and
aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify
what? - ANSWER-1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all
properly aligned for the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up
trains for storing cars and other purposes? - ANSWER-Yard
, By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent
track? - ANSWER-Clearance Point
What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel,
consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to
another? - ANSWER-Crossover
When are CSX Safety Glasses required? - ANSWER-1) When on or about tracks or
equipment on tracks. 2)when riding in a locomotive with the windows open
whenever possible, how must air hoses be separated? - ANSWER-After closing
"Appropriate Anglecock" allow train movement to separate hoses
If couplers are not aligned, how much space is required between the cars before they
can be safely adjusted? - ANSWER-50'
When using a radio, what features are required? - ANSWER-1) Chest type radio
harness. 2) Holster or radio clip with lapel mic
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? -
ANSWER-Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the
route of a passing train? - ANSWER-30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken?
- ANSWER-1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing
equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps
must be taken when disembarking moving equipment? - ANSWER-1) Avoid getting off
equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be
placing your foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? -
ANSWER-putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement,
slack actions and? - ANSWER-Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground -
ANSWER-12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? - ANSWER-
dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
