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CSX Freight Conductor Test 1
True or False: Employees Must Not 1.) Restrict or interfere with the intended functions of any device or equipment 2:) Deface or destroy CSX Property 3:) Read literature unrelated to work when on duty 4:) Possess a firearm or other weapon when on duty, on CSX Property, or when occupying facilities provided by CSX unless authorized - correct answer 1.) True 2:) True 3:) True 4:) True At the end of your tour of duty who is responsible for claiming pay? - correct answer The employee to be paid or the employee authorized to make claims for the crew or group of workers. Employees must report to work at the designated time and place when called ready to perform service, if you are unable to work or want time off what should you do? - correct answer Submit the request to the proper authority and Sufficiently in advance to allow the vacancy to be filled Which hand signal is at a right angle to the track with slight horizontal movement? - correct answer Reduce Speed What hand signal is swing at right angle to the track? - correct answer Stop What hand signal is held at arm's length above the head when equipment is standing? - correct answer Release Air Brakes
Who authorizes a utility employee to work as a member of a train or yard crew? - correct answer The ranking crewmember True or False: You're operating a crossover on other than the main track, signaled track, or siding tracks. You are allowed to leave the crossover switches in opposite linings (one in straight the other in crossover). - correct answer False What is the normal position of a derailer on all tracks? - correct answer Derailing position Before lining a switch or derail the employee must ensure any preceding movement has passed the clearance point and what other items? Select All That Apply - correct answer A) The device is not locked, clamped, spiked, or tagged out of service. B)No obstructions will interfere with normal movement of the switch points or the handle If a lock is found to be defective or missing what should you do? Select all that apply
- correct answer Report the missing lock to the dispatcher Be governed by his/her instructions You are switching on a yard and throw 4 switches in the process. After performing this what is the next step for you? - correct answer To make certain the devices is properly lined for intended movements and the switch points fit properly. What is a system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings and is used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes? - correct answer Yard What is the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment on the adjacent track? - correct answer Clearance Point
True or False: When riding on a locomotive you are allowed to occupy the side walkways when moving up to 20 miles per hour. - correct answer True What is required if you are approaching a close clearance or close clearance sign while riding equipment? - correct answer Dismount What should you use to remove material from a switch point prior to operating the switch or derail? Select all that apply - correct answer
- Broom
- Stick While operating a switch or derail you can use your foot to operate the latch and what other purpose? - correct answer Apply the final downward pressure to the handle If a switch is defective what must you do? (Select All that apply) - correct answer
- Report the device to the proper authority
- Apply tag to warn others of defective switch Substances or drugs that are illegal or affect alertness, coordination, reaction, response, or safety are prohibited on duty and what other instances? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Off Duty
- Occupying CSX Facilities Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by employees when? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Reporting for duty or on duty
- On CSX Property or while occupying facilities provided by CSX When disconnecting or adjusting air hoses what must you do? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Prevent any part of the body from extending over or under the draw head to operate angle cocks
- Close both angle cocks before making any adjustments
What must you do when you remove an EOT? Select All That Apply - correct answer
- Secure the EOT hoses when transporting
- Do not place the EOT where it will be a tripping hazard You're switching in the yard and you see another employee crossing over equipment and stepping on the draw head, what do you do? - correct answer Warn the co-worker of the unsafe act If you are injured while on duty when must you report the injury? - correct answer At the time of the occurrence or prior to leaving CSX property on the day of the occurrence What should you avoid while performing a task? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Use Excessive Force
- Place any part of the body where it could be pinched When must CSX approved hearing protection be worn? Select All That Apply - correct answer 1) When providing flag protection at a highway crossing at grade
- in areas that require special hearing protection according to signs, notices, or special instructions When outside on the yard safety boots must be worn containing a defined heel, six inch high top and what other feature? - correct answer Oil resistant soles When are CSX approved safety glasses required? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Switching on the yard
- Riding in a locomotive with the windows and doors open When separating air hoses you must close the appropriate angle cocks and use what to separate them? - correct answer Train Movement
What are written or electronically transmitted special instructions issued by the operating rules department concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains? - correct answer System Bulletin What is a publication containing instructions and other essential information relating to the movement of trains or equipment? - correct answer Timetable When must an employee keep their Safeway Rules manual on them? - correct answer When on Duty When there is an uncertainty regarding the rules when it comes to a situation what must the employee do? - correct answer Take the safe course If you are not using remote control equipment, what speed must not be exceeded while coupling equipment? - correct answer 4 MPH What is the maximum speed on an excepted track? - correct answer 10 MPH When in the receiving yard what is the maximum speed unless otherwise specified?
- correct answer 10 MPH What is the maximum speed on non signaled sidings? - correct answer 25 MPH What is a speed that allows stopping within one-half the range of vision, stopping short of a train, car, on-track equipment, obstruction, stop signal, derail, or improperly lined switch? - correct answer Restricted Speed You are leaving the main track through a hand operated switch into a non signaled siding, what is the maximum speed you can operate? - correct answer 15 MPH
What is the appearance of a fixed signal as viewed from the direction of an approaching train? - correct answer Signal Aspect What is the information conveyed by the aspect of a signal? - correct answer Signal Indication what is a block signal equipped with a number plate, a G marker, or a P marker that conveys Restricted Proceed as the most restrictive aspect? - correct answer Intermediate Signal What authorizes train speeds? Select All That Apply - correct answer
- Dispatcher Messages
- Signal Indications Which of the following are true about authorized train speeds? Select all that apply - correct answer 1) Must Not Be Exceeded
- Must be observed even if wayside signs are not displayed Unless otherwise specified authorized train speed: - correct answer Applies to the entire train What must the conductor and locomotive operator do before occupying a controlled track? - correct answer Obtain a legible dispatcher bulletin and release form that contains the correct names, employee ids and train id You are on the Q264 and when you arrive you find your dispatcher bulletin is 3 hours 57 minutes old, what is your next step? - correct answer None proceed You are looking over your dispatcher bulletin and you notice an irregularity other than names or employee ids, what is your next step? - correct answer To obtain corrected copies from the dispatcher.
What is a form used to record specific instructions or dispatcher messages from the train dispatcher regarding movements on controlled tracks? - correct answer Form EC- You are assigned to the Q178, upon arriving on duty in your job briefing you notice the conductor and locomotive operator names are incorrect. What is required for you to do in this situation? - correct answer Notify the train dispatcher and confirm the dispatcher bulletin number Where are permanent track speeds designated? - correct answer Special Instructions Where are temporary track speeds designated? Select all that apply - correct answer Dispatcher messages Form EC- Who can authorize a train crew to depart without the appropriate paperwork? - correct answer Chief Train Dispatcher When relieved before reaching the final destination where must you leave any train documentation for the next crew? - correct answer On the controlling locomotive in an easy to find place You are operating a Multiple Unit locomotive consist what is your maximum speed?
- correct answer Freight Train Speed How do we identify the ends of a car? Select all that apply - correct answer
- If the car has only one handbrake the B-end of the car is the end with the hand brake the other end is the A-end.
- If the car has more than one hand brake, the letters "A" and "B" are stenciled on the appropriate ends of the car What do placards on the sides and ends of the car indicate? - correct answer The car contains Haz-Mat
When do we refer to the switching chart? Select all that apply - correct answer
- when moving placarded hazardous material shipments in a yard to place them on a train or on a classification, storage, or repair track
- When making pickups of placarded hazardous material shipments at a customer's facility. When must boxcar doors be closed and latched? Select all that apply - correct answer 1)Before adding to your train. 2) Before departing customer facility You are instructed to transport a shipment of 45 heavy loaded cars to a customer, where should these cars be placed on the train? - correct answer At the head of the train behind the locomotive. What must not be placed in front of a loaded auto-rack car? select all that apply - correct answer 1)Loaded Open Top Sand
- Loaded Open Top Gravel, Coal or Ore What is the term for any shipment that exceeds a published clearance limitation for the specified route of movement or has a restriction on its movement? - correct answer Clearance Implicated Shipment You are operating CSXT 1215 on the main track without cars what is your maximum speed? - correct answer 30 MPH What is your maximum speed running slow speed? - correct answer 15 MPH When an employee finds a switch or derail to be defective what should they do? - correct answer Not operate it and report the device to the proper authority. Employees must not possess, use, be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or intoxicants when: Select all that apply - correct answer
- Reporting for duty or on duty
- On CSX Property or occupying a facility provided by CSX
2)System Bulletin What is documentation that contains information about your train including length, number of cars, number of axles, car contents, etc? - correct answer Train Documentation True or False: When you are recrewed at other than a crew change point or for the purpose of yarding a train the train crew must contact the train dispatcher to obtain any necessary instructions before proceeding. - correct answer True Who must you contact to get permission to pick up a clearance-indicated shipment?
- correct answer Clearance Bureau When must plug doors and auto-rack end doors be closed? - correct answer Before Moving When must box car doors and bottom discharge outlets be closed? - correct answer Before Moving or adding to the train
