BNSF Dispatcher Final Review Part 2
1. In case of doubt or uncertainty, take the . (1.1.1): ans- Safe course
2. Employees must not have any measurable alcohol in their breath or in their
bodily fluids when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on company
property. (1.5)
True/False: ans- True
3. Employees must not have any when reporting for
duty, while on duty, or while on company property. (1.5): ans- Prohibited
substancesin the bodily fluids
4. Employees must not exceed the hours of service law without proper author-
ity. However, they may leave trains, engines, or cars on the main track without
proper protection. (1.17)
True/False: ans- False (they must not)
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5. Instructions will be issued to trains handling excessive dimension loads. If
no instructions have been issued regarding handling the car, the conductor
will immediately notify the . (1.36): The train dispatcher
6. Who must the conductor notify of any restrictions placed on equipment
being handled? (1.47)
A. Train Dispatcher
B. Section Foreman
C. Engineer: A & C
7. is when no response is expected and is when a re-
sponse is expected. (2.4): Out ; Over
8. Employees must not use the radio to give information to a train or engine
crew about the name, position, aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed
signal, unless the information is . (2.12): Between mem-
bers of the same crew or the information is needed to warn of an emergency
9. When transmitting and repeating mandatory directives:
1. State multiple digit numbers by & .
2. State and single digit numbers by &
.
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(2.14.1): Number & digit ; spell, number & digit
10. The employee must inform the train dispatcher when ready to copy stating
the employee's , ,& on the main
track or where the main track will be entered. (2.14): Occupation, name &
location
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11. At least before a new goes into effect, noti-
fication will be made by .A will
also be issued at least before the new timetable goes into effect
and continue for after the effective date. (4.1.1): 24 hours before,
timetable, general order, track bulletin, 24 hours before, 6 days after
12. Special Instructions will replace any rule or regulation with which they
conflict. (4.2)
True/False: True
13. Explanation of timetable characters will be shown in the
. (4.3): System special instructions
14. Any object waved violently by any person on or near the track is a signal
to stop. (5.3.4)
True/False: True
15. When the restricted area is close to a terminal, junction, or another area
or if restriction is on a siding, employees will display the yellow flag less
than 2 miles before the restricted area. This information will also be included
in the , , or .
(5.4.2): Track bulletin, track warrant, or general order
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