CSX Freight Conductor Test 2
Questions with complete solution
2025/2026
How long is a Class 1 brake test good if the train has been off air? - correct answer ✔24 hours
True or False: A class 1 brake test must be performed on the entire train where the train is originally
assembled. - correct answer ✔True
How many cars on a train have to have working air brakes during a class 1 brake test? - correct answer
✔All each brake must apply and release
When retesting a car after failing a brake test how long must the retest take? - correct answer ✔3
minutes
Which is true regarding a class 1 brake test? - correct answer ✔Both sides of the car are examined
during the inspection process to observe the functioning of all moving parts of the brake system.
What device do you arm the EOT to? - correct answer ✔the HTD
What is the Branch Pipe Cut Out Cock used for? - correct answer ✔To cut the control valve in and out
on a locomotive or car
What does off air mean? - correct answer ✔Not being supplied air
Before you perform a roll by inspection do both sides need to be inspected? - correct answer ✔Yes
, What is the maximum speed for a roll by inspection? - correct answer ✔10 MPH
Telemetry can be used to perform brake tests when: Select All That Apply - correct answer ✔1) The
controlling locomotive has an operative HTD
2) The rear car is equipped with an operative EOT
What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing where no changes to the consist were made? -
correct answer ✔Class III
True or False: When notified by the mechanical department that the emergency capability of telemetry
passed a bench test, no further test is required. - correct answer ✔True
When a train is required to be off air for more than 24 hours, what Brake Test is required? - correct
answer ✔Class 1
Which of the following are required to provide warning signals during the day? Select all that apply -
correct answer ✔1) Red Flag
2) Red Fusees
You are operating on the main line and your headlight goes out but you have 2 working auxiliary lights
what do you do? - correct answer ✔Continue unrestricted to the next point where the headlight can be
repaired
You are approaching a 10 MPH speed restriction, how far in advance must you notify the locomotive
operator? - correct answer ✔Not more than 5 miles, not less than 2 miles
You are operating on the main track and you are authorized to operate at 50 MPH, you are exceeding
this by 3 MPH what is your next course of action? - correct answer ✔Tell the locomotive operator to
slow down to the authorized speed
Questions with complete solution
2025/2026
How long is a Class 1 brake test good if the train has been off air? - correct answer ✔24 hours
True or False: A class 1 brake test must be performed on the entire train where the train is originally
assembled. - correct answer ✔True
How many cars on a train have to have working air brakes during a class 1 brake test? - correct answer
✔All each brake must apply and release
When retesting a car after failing a brake test how long must the retest take? - correct answer ✔3
minutes
Which is true regarding a class 1 brake test? - correct answer ✔Both sides of the car are examined
during the inspection process to observe the functioning of all moving parts of the brake system.
What device do you arm the EOT to? - correct answer ✔the HTD
What is the Branch Pipe Cut Out Cock used for? - correct answer ✔To cut the control valve in and out
on a locomotive or car
What does off air mean? - correct answer ✔Not being supplied air
Before you perform a roll by inspection do both sides need to be inspected? - correct answer ✔Yes
, What is the maximum speed for a roll by inspection? - correct answer ✔10 MPH
Telemetry can be used to perform brake tests when: Select All That Apply - correct answer ✔1) The
controlling locomotive has an operative HTD
2) The rear car is equipped with an operative EOT
What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing where no changes to the consist were made? -
correct answer ✔Class III
True or False: When notified by the mechanical department that the emergency capability of telemetry
passed a bench test, no further test is required. - correct answer ✔True
When a train is required to be off air for more than 24 hours, what Brake Test is required? - correct
answer ✔Class 1
Which of the following are required to provide warning signals during the day? Select all that apply -
correct answer ✔1) Red Flag
2) Red Fusees
You are operating on the main line and your headlight goes out but you have 2 working auxiliary lights
what do you do? - correct answer ✔Continue unrestricted to the next point where the headlight can be
repaired
You are approaching a 10 MPH speed restriction, how far in advance must you notify the locomotive
operator? - correct answer ✔Not more than 5 miles, not less than 2 miles
You are operating on the main track and you are authorized to operate at 50 MPH, you are exceeding
this by 3 MPH what is your next course of action? - correct answer ✔Tell the locomotive operator to
slow down to the authorized speed
