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CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam Test Questions with
Answers Rated 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
When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft
before what? Select All That Apply -
ANSWER -1) A Fixed Derail
2) An improperly lined switch
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
Who is responsible for protecting a shove move?
