CSX Conductor Final Revised Solutions
1. 300.3 What is the speed that permits stopping within 1/2 field of vision, and also
permits stopping short of a train, car, on track equipment, and permits looking out for
broken rail while not exceeding 15 mph over switches, other- wise not exceeding 20mph?:
Restricted Speed
2. 6104 Your key train has arrived at Midway Yard to make a pickup of 20 cars on the head
end of the train. After adding the cars and making the appropriate brake test, what
documents must be updated before departing?: CT-168
3. 4509 T/F When a yardmaster is on duty, do not enter a yard or terminal with- out
notifying them of any Clearance implicated shipments in your train.: True
4. 4505.1 When handling a train with one or more clearance implicated ship- ments,
what instructions must be included as part of the train documents if the shipment was not
authorized verbally?: Clearance Bureau Instructions
5. 301.2 your train is authorized on the Atlanta subdivision at 50mph. While descending the
grade, you exceed the speed on a grade to 53mph. What action is required?: Instruct engineer to slow
down to authorized speeds
6. 301.2 S/A your train is authorized at 40mph due to a temporary restricted speed due to
an authorized shipment. You exceed that by 7mph. Select all that are required.: 1) Direct the engineer
to stop and report to the proper authority
2) Do not proceed until released by proper authority
7. 401.3 S/A Rolling equipment must not foul track until it can be visually deter- mined that?:
1) The intended route is clear
,2) Switches and derails connected with the movement are properly aligned
8. 407.1 S/A You have been instructed by the yardmaster to leave cars in track R14 where
the clearance points are not identified or visible. Identify the steps required to determine the
clearance point.: 1) Standing outside the rail and ott the end of crossties, extend your arm towards the equipment
2) Position the equipment an additional 50' car length into track where it can no longer be touched.
9. 401.8 S/A After operating a switch or derail, a switch must be properly aligned and checked
for proper fitment of the switch points. What else is true?: 1) Ensure that the lever is latched
2) Device is locked if equipped
10. 406.8 S/A When shoving for a purpose other than making a coupling, you, must
stop 50' short of a:: 1) Derail
2) Improperly lined switch
11. 308.1 S/A Train Q79510 is operating in CP territory with a max speed of 60mph,
when the train has an undesired emergency. After inspection, the conductor relaces the air
hoses. After contacting the train dispatcher, how must the train proceed?: 1) Train must not exceed
20mph for 1 additional train length
2) Train must be governed by the rules of that territory
12. 406.3 S/A You have been switching cars in a railyard and fouled two tracks. Before
shoving any cars into either track you must...: 1) Ensure that there are no conflicting movements
2) Ensure that no intervening highway rail or pedestrian crossings are open or ensure that they have been made inaccessible
13. 406.2 Unless protected by shove lights, who is responsible for protecting
shove movements?: A crewmember or other qualified employee
14. 406.3 After coupling to a cut of cars, what must you do next?: Stretch the cars to ensure
that a coupling has been made
, 15. 406.2 When shoving or pushing without shove lights or other technology, what
must be done?: Protect the movement by a crewmember or other qualified employee
16. 300.4 What speed must not be exceeded when operating through a hand
operated crossover, not to/from the main track, unless specified otherwise in special
instructions?: 10mph
17. Which of the following is true about authorized train speeds?: It must not be
exceeded
18. 300.4 Your train is leaving the main track through a hand operated switch, and
entering a non signaled siding. What speed cannot be exceeded through the switch unless
specified otherwise?: 15mph
19. 300.4 Trains using non signaled sidings must move at a speed that will permit
stopping within 1/2 range of vision short of trains, cars, on track equipment, or improperly
aligned switches must not exceed what speed?: 25mph
20. 300.2 When there is a conflict between authorized speeds, which speed will govern the
movement?: The lowest speed
21. 4053 S/A What must be visually determined prior to coupling with equip- ment?:
1) Make certain that couplers are in line with each other
2) At least one knuckle is open
22. 2002 Prior to work activities, what must be conducted?: Job Briefing
23. 2100.3 S/A When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what precautions must be
taken?: 1) Stop and look in both directions
2) Do not cross within 25' unless protection has been provided or the equipment is under the control of a crewmember
24. 2100.2 T/F Employees that are trained and qualified may mount and dis- mount
1. 300.3 What is the speed that permits stopping within 1/2 field of vision, and also
permits stopping short of a train, car, on track equipment, and permits looking out for
broken rail while not exceeding 15 mph over switches, other- wise not exceeding 20mph?:
Restricted Speed
2. 6104 Your key train has arrived at Midway Yard to make a pickup of 20 cars on the head
end of the train. After adding the cars and making the appropriate brake test, what
documents must be updated before departing?: CT-168
3. 4509 T/F When a yardmaster is on duty, do not enter a yard or terminal with- out
notifying them of any Clearance implicated shipments in your train.: True
4. 4505.1 When handling a train with one or more clearance implicated ship- ments,
what instructions must be included as part of the train documents if the shipment was not
authorized verbally?: Clearance Bureau Instructions
5. 301.2 your train is authorized on the Atlanta subdivision at 50mph. While descending the
grade, you exceed the speed on a grade to 53mph. What action is required?: Instruct engineer to slow
down to authorized speeds
6. 301.2 S/A your train is authorized at 40mph due to a temporary restricted speed due to
an authorized shipment. You exceed that by 7mph. Select all that are required.: 1) Direct the engineer
to stop and report to the proper authority
2) Do not proceed until released by proper authority
7. 401.3 S/A Rolling equipment must not foul track until it can be visually deter- mined that?:
1) The intended route is clear
,2) Switches and derails connected with the movement are properly aligned
8. 407.1 S/A You have been instructed by the yardmaster to leave cars in track R14 where
the clearance points are not identified or visible. Identify the steps required to determine the
clearance point.: 1) Standing outside the rail and ott the end of crossties, extend your arm towards the equipment
2) Position the equipment an additional 50' car length into track where it can no longer be touched.
9. 401.8 S/A After operating a switch or derail, a switch must be properly aligned and checked
for proper fitment of the switch points. What else is true?: 1) Ensure that the lever is latched
2) Device is locked if equipped
10. 406.8 S/A When shoving for a purpose other than making a coupling, you, must
stop 50' short of a:: 1) Derail
2) Improperly lined switch
11. 308.1 S/A Train Q79510 is operating in CP territory with a max speed of 60mph,
when the train has an undesired emergency. After inspection, the conductor relaces the air
hoses. After contacting the train dispatcher, how must the train proceed?: 1) Train must not exceed
20mph for 1 additional train length
2) Train must be governed by the rules of that territory
12. 406.3 S/A You have been switching cars in a railyard and fouled two tracks. Before
shoving any cars into either track you must...: 1) Ensure that there are no conflicting movements
2) Ensure that no intervening highway rail or pedestrian crossings are open or ensure that they have been made inaccessible
13. 406.2 Unless protected by shove lights, who is responsible for protecting
shove movements?: A crewmember or other qualified employee
14. 406.3 After coupling to a cut of cars, what must you do next?: Stretch the cars to ensure
that a coupling has been made
, 15. 406.2 When shoving or pushing without shove lights or other technology, what
must be done?: Protect the movement by a crewmember or other qualified employee
16. 300.4 What speed must not be exceeded when operating through a hand
operated crossover, not to/from the main track, unless specified otherwise in special
instructions?: 10mph
17. Which of the following is true about authorized train speeds?: It must not be
exceeded
18. 300.4 Your train is leaving the main track through a hand operated switch, and
entering a non signaled siding. What speed cannot be exceeded through the switch unless
specified otherwise?: 15mph
19. 300.4 Trains using non signaled sidings must move at a speed that will permit
stopping within 1/2 range of vision short of trains, cars, on track equipment, or improperly
aligned switches must not exceed what speed?: 25mph
20. 300.2 When there is a conflict between authorized speeds, which speed will govern the
movement?: The lowest speed
21. 4053 S/A What must be visually determined prior to coupling with equip- ment?:
1) Make certain that couplers are in line with each other
2) At least one knuckle is open
22. 2002 Prior to work activities, what must be conducted?: Job Briefing
23. 2100.3 S/A When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what precautions must be
taken?: 1) Stop and look in both directions
2) Do not cross within 25' unless protection has been provided or the equipment is under the control of a crewmember
24. 2100.2 T/F Employees that are trained and qualified may mount and dis- mount
