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A roll-by inspection can be done during a class I brake test
not exceeding what speed? - Answer-10mph
During the countdown to a coupling, the conductor using a
railroad radio to direct the movement, notifies the engineer
the track is clear for 5 car lengths. The engineer must stop
within _____ car lengths unless additional instructions are
received from the conductor. - Answer-1
For which of the following purposes can a railroad radio
NOT be used? - Answer--Provide signal aspect to another
train or engine crew
-Convey instructions that would have the effect of
overriding the indication of a fixed signal
-Only these two apply
If a train is tested using the leakage method, what is the
maximum allowable leakage? - Answer-5 psi
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When a train or engine has activated an automatic
crossing warning device an is delayed, the movement will
not enter the crossing until: - Answer-Warning lights have
be activated for at least 20 seconds and gates have been
in the horizontal position for at least 5 seconds
After cutting the air brakes on a freight car due to a
defective brake valve, what should be done before
proceeding? - Answer--Make a record (Form 1043-BT) of
the number and location of the car with cut out or
otherwise inoperative brakes and the location where
repairs will be made
-Notify the proper authority
-Only these 2 apply
Which of the following are methods of OS'ing your train? -
Answer--A qualified employee has confirmed the rear-end
marker has cleared the limits
-The engine has passed 3 miles beyond the limits and the
EOTD shows pressure on the rear
A crew member may be relieved from inspecting their train
for hot wheel or hot box defect alarms by the help desk
when info is available confirming it is safe to proceed.
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Trains relieved of inspections: - Answer--May proceed in
accordance with existing with existing authority, at a speed
not to exceed 30 MPH to the next detector or to the
location where the car is to be set out, if applicable.
-At the last detector prior to entering a yard must notify the
yard master, or other designated authority to ensure a
proper inspection is made
-Only these two apply
T/F Radio transmission related to yard switching
operations are not required to be repeated - Answer-True
T/F All trains that operate on main track must have an
EOTD - Answer-False
When is it permissible to make a reverse move between
conditional stop signs stated in a Form Y? - Answer-Under
the specific directions of the RWIC named in the form Y
and when authorized by the train dispatcher
What locomotive horn signal is required to be sounded as
an alarm for people, roadway maintenance machines, or
animals that are at risk of fouling the track in which train
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and engine movement is occurring? - Answer-Succession
of short blasts
When reporting clear of authorized limits, which of the
following must be stated to ensure understanding? -
Answer--Name of employee or other identification
-Limits being cleared m
-Designation of tracks being cleared when operating in
multiple track territory
-Number of track Authority form
-All of these apply
Train 185 with 170 cars, 12,900 tons and pusher service
attached in power experiences an emergency brake
application at 29 MPH. Train 185 is not a key train and is
not in a turnout or crossover. If the brake pipe pressure
restores on the rear, would a visual inspection of Train 185
be required? Why? - Answer-No, a visual inspection is not
required because the emergency brake application
occurred at a speed above 25 MPH
You are approaching an intermediate color light signal (it
has a number plate), and the only aspect visible is a white
Virginia Passenger Train Conductor Exam Actual
Test||Verified Questions and Correct Answers With
Rationales LATEST THIS YEAR.pdf||NEWEST EXAM!!!
A roll-by inspection can be done during a class I brake test
not exceeding what speed? - Answer-10mph
During the countdown to a coupling, the conductor using a
railroad radio to direct the movement, notifies the engineer
the track is clear for 5 car lengths. The engineer must stop
within _____ car lengths unless additional instructions are
received from the conductor. - Answer-1
For which of the following purposes can a railroad radio
NOT be used? - Answer--Provide signal aspect to another
train or engine crew
-Convey instructions that would have the effect of
overriding the indication of a fixed signal
-Only these two apply
If a train is tested using the leakage method, what is the
maximum allowable leakage? - Answer-5 psi
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When a train or engine has activated an automatic
crossing warning device an is delayed, the movement will
not enter the crossing until: - Answer-Warning lights have
be activated for at least 20 seconds and gates have been
in the horizontal position for at least 5 seconds
After cutting the air brakes on a freight car due to a
defective brake valve, what should be done before
proceeding? - Answer--Make a record (Form 1043-BT) of
the number and location of the car with cut out or
otherwise inoperative brakes and the location where
repairs will be made
-Notify the proper authority
-Only these 2 apply
Which of the following are methods of OS'ing your train? -
Answer--A qualified employee has confirmed the rear-end
marker has cleared the limits
-The engine has passed 3 miles beyond the limits and the
EOTD shows pressure on the rear
A crew member may be relieved from inspecting their train
for hot wheel or hot box defect alarms by the help desk
when info is available confirming it is safe to proceed.
,3|Page
Trains relieved of inspections: - Answer--May proceed in
accordance with existing with existing authority, at a speed
not to exceed 30 MPH to the next detector or to the
location where the car is to be set out, if applicable.
-At the last detector prior to entering a yard must notify the
yard master, or other designated authority to ensure a
proper inspection is made
-Only these two apply
T/F Radio transmission related to yard switching
operations are not required to be repeated - Answer-True
T/F All trains that operate on main track must have an
EOTD - Answer-False
When is it permissible to make a reverse move between
conditional stop signs stated in a Form Y? - Answer-Under
the specific directions of the RWIC named in the form Y
and when authorized by the train dispatcher
What locomotive horn signal is required to be sounded as
an alarm for people, roadway maintenance machines, or
animals that are at risk of fouling the track in which train
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and engine movement is occurring? - Answer-Succession
of short blasts
When reporting clear of authorized limits, which of the
following must be stated to ensure understanding? -
Answer--Name of employee or other identification
-Limits being cleared m
-Designation of tracks being cleared when operating in
multiple track territory
-Number of track Authority form
-All of these apply
Train 185 with 170 cars, 12,900 tons and pusher service
attached in power experiences an emergency brake
application at 29 MPH. Train 185 is not a key train and is
not in a turnout or crossover. If the brake pipe pressure
restores on the rear, would a visual inspection of Train 185
be required? Why? - Answer-No, a visual inspection is not
required because the emergency brake application
occurred at a speed above 25 MPH
You are approaching an intermediate color light signal (it
has a number plate), and the only aspect visible is a white
