TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED
PASS|| ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST
VERSION 2026
Upon approaching a dark dwarf signal with a lay-up in a train yard, the best
action for the train operator to take is to stop and then - ANSWER-blow the
proper train whistle to attrack the twoer operator/dispatchers attention
Road train operator's reporting time at terminals are commonly ten minutes
before their trains are scheduled to depart. One reason for having this time
interval is to allow the train operator to - ANSWER-read the latest bulletin
orders
The scheduled round time on a certain line, including layover time for the train
crew at both terminals is one hour, the MINIMUM number of train crews
required to maintain a ten minute headway on this line bewteen midnight and 4
AM is - ANSWER-6
When a train operator approaches an interlocking where they are scheduled to
take a diverging route, the signal displayed should be - ANSWER-green or
yellow over yellow
The six rules of Restricted speed and extreme caution are - ANSWER-10 Speed
10 MPH or less
2 Stop your train 2 car's from any visible obstruction
1/2 Operate within 1/2 range of your vision
,F Be ready to make a fast stop
S Observing all tracks and switches
U Being alert to any obstructions that are unsafe to pass.
The double cut-out cock on the fifth car of an eight car is closed. If the train
operator makes a brake application from the leading cab, the brakes will be
applied on - ANSWER-all but the fifth car
If you do not feel sure that you understand a bulletin covering signal changes at
a certain point on your route, you should - ANSWER-discuss it with the
dispatcher
Call-on signals are displayed on _____ signals - ANSWER-home
The purpose of a contact shoe slipper is to - ANSWER-insulate the contact shoe
from the third rail
If a train which has been coupled parts when taking a "stretch" the yard train
operator should - ANSWER-recouple at normal speed and take another
"stretch"
All train crews must have knowledge of the running time and are also required
to know the scheduled time due at principal points and terminals. The MOST
logical reason for this requirement is to make - ANSWER-sure that the train
crew is able to answer passengers' questions regarding time
An operating rule states that when a train is delayed in excess of four minutes
for any cause whatsoever, either the train operator or the conductor shall contact
the superintendent as soon as possible. The BEST reason for this procedure is so
that the - ANSWER-rail control center can take immediate action
,Train operators generally know the points at which coasting should be used
under normal conditions by - ANSWER-signs along the route
a call-on signal is used only in conjunction with a _____ signal - ANSWER-
home
Train crews shall be at their operating positions at least two minutes before the
schedule time of departure of the train from the terminal. One possible reason
for this requirement is that - ANSWER-the train may be dispatched ahead of
time in an emergency
The rail power is used to operate - ANSWER-car ventilating fans
The time interval between trains is known as the - ANSWER-headway
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a - ANSWER-red lantern
A resume speed signal is a fixed signal located at a point where a train of -
ANSWER-indicated length, which has been running at reduced speed, may
resume normal speed
At a blue light location in the subway, you would NOT ordinarily expect to find
an emergency - ANSWER-exit
Of the following, the one which is NOT a fixed signal is a (12-137) -
ANSWER-yellow lantern hung on a column
A color-light signal which is never clear but always displays a red light is a
______ signal - ANSWER-dwarf marker
, When an operator blows three short blasts of the train whistle he is - ANSWER-
calling for the car inspector
According to rules, a subway train may move over a crossover for which no
speed limiting sign is displayed at a MAXIMUM speed of ______ MPH -
ANSWER-10
One function of the emergency alarm system in the subway is to - ANSWER-
remove power from the third rail
The MOST likely reason for this rule is to (17-138) - ANSWER-prevent
unofficial statements from being accepted as official
According to this rule, a train operator operating a light train held out of a local
held out of a local station by an entering automatic signal which is red, may
start to enter the station when he sees that the (18-138) - ANSWER-leaving
automatic signal has changed to yellow
In this rule, a safe distance means MOST likely that the green lantern should be
placed (19-139) - ANSWER-a train length past workers on the track
The Most likely reason for this rule is based on the fact that train running ahead
of schedule (20-139) - ANSWER-cause the following trains to be overloaded
and delayed
If a train operator receives a poorly executed hand signal or lantern so that they
are not positive of the meaning, the BEST action for them to follow would be to
- ANSWER-stop immediately
The rules state that train operators moving trains into the inspection shed must
"pull into the shed slowly taking into consideration the condition of the shop
tracks, brakes, and the length of their train. The LEAST probable reason for
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED
PASS|| ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST
VERSION 2026
Upon approaching a dark dwarf signal with a lay-up in a train yard, the best
action for the train operator to take is to stop and then - ANSWER-blow the
proper train whistle to attrack the twoer operator/dispatchers attention
Road train operator's reporting time at terminals are commonly ten minutes
before their trains are scheduled to depart. One reason for having this time
interval is to allow the train operator to - ANSWER-read the latest bulletin
orders
The scheduled round time on a certain line, including layover time for the train
crew at both terminals is one hour, the MINIMUM number of train crews
required to maintain a ten minute headway on this line bewteen midnight and 4
AM is - ANSWER-6
When a train operator approaches an interlocking where they are scheduled to
take a diverging route, the signal displayed should be - ANSWER-green or
yellow over yellow
The six rules of Restricted speed and extreme caution are - ANSWER-10 Speed
10 MPH or less
2 Stop your train 2 car's from any visible obstruction
1/2 Operate within 1/2 range of your vision
,F Be ready to make a fast stop
S Observing all tracks and switches
U Being alert to any obstructions that are unsafe to pass.
The double cut-out cock on the fifth car of an eight car is closed. If the train
operator makes a brake application from the leading cab, the brakes will be
applied on - ANSWER-all but the fifth car
If you do not feel sure that you understand a bulletin covering signal changes at
a certain point on your route, you should - ANSWER-discuss it with the
dispatcher
Call-on signals are displayed on _____ signals - ANSWER-home
The purpose of a contact shoe slipper is to - ANSWER-insulate the contact shoe
from the third rail
If a train which has been coupled parts when taking a "stretch" the yard train
operator should - ANSWER-recouple at normal speed and take another
"stretch"
All train crews must have knowledge of the running time and are also required
to know the scheduled time due at principal points and terminals. The MOST
logical reason for this requirement is to make - ANSWER-sure that the train
crew is able to answer passengers' questions regarding time
An operating rule states that when a train is delayed in excess of four minutes
for any cause whatsoever, either the train operator or the conductor shall contact
the superintendent as soon as possible. The BEST reason for this procedure is so
that the - ANSWER-rail control center can take immediate action
,Train operators generally know the points at which coasting should be used
under normal conditions by - ANSWER-signs along the route
a call-on signal is used only in conjunction with a _____ signal - ANSWER-
home
Train crews shall be at their operating positions at least two minutes before the
schedule time of departure of the train from the terminal. One possible reason
for this requirement is that - ANSWER-the train may be dispatched ahead of
time in an emergency
The rail power is used to operate - ANSWER-car ventilating fans
The time interval between trains is known as the - ANSWER-headway
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a - ANSWER-red lantern
A resume speed signal is a fixed signal located at a point where a train of -
ANSWER-indicated length, which has been running at reduced speed, may
resume normal speed
At a blue light location in the subway, you would NOT ordinarily expect to find
an emergency - ANSWER-exit
Of the following, the one which is NOT a fixed signal is a (12-137) -
ANSWER-yellow lantern hung on a column
A color-light signal which is never clear but always displays a red light is a
______ signal - ANSWER-dwarf marker
, When an operator blows three short blasts of the train whistle he is - ANSWER-
calling for the car inspector
According to rules, a subway train may move over a crossover for which no
speed limiting sign is displayed at a MAXIMUM speed of ______ MPH -
ANSWER-10
One function of the emergency alarm system in the subway is to - ANSWER-
remove power from the third rail
The MOST likely reason for this rule is to (17-138) - ANSWER-prevent
unofficial statements from being accepted as official
According to this rule, a train operator operating a light train held out of a local
held out of a local station by an entering automatic signal which is red, may
start to enter the station when he sees that the (18-138) - ANSWER-leaving
automatic signal has changed to yellow
In this rule, a safe distance means MOST likely that the green lantern should be
placed (19-139) - ANSWER-a train length past workers on the track
The Most likely reason for this rule is based on the fact that train running ahead
of schedule (20-139) - ANSWER-cause the following trains to be overloaded
and delayed
If a train operator receives a poorly executed hand signal or lantern so that they
are not positive of the meaning, the BEST action for them to follow would be to
- ANSWER-stop immediately
The rules state that train operators moving trains into the inspection shed must
"pull into the shed slowly taking into consideration the condition of the shop
tracks, brakes, and the length of their train. The LEAST probable reason for
