BNSF Conductor Final Exam 2026 | Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railway | Complete Test Bank Questions, Answers,
and Operating Rules Study Guide
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of BNSF
Conductor Final Exam questions and answers for 2026. It
covers railroad operating rules, GCOR procedures, air brake
testing requirements, signal indications, train handling, track
warrants, switching operations, hazardous materials, and
conductor responsibilities.
The material includes detailed explanations and reference-
based answers designed to support conductor certification and
exam preparation. It serves as a complete review resource for
safety regulations, train operations, and railroad compliance
standards.
Exam Questions and Answers
32.Which of the following is an indication for the Approach
Medium (flashing yellow) block signal?--- correct precise
answer --- Proceed prepared to pass next signal not exceeding
40 mph and b
enter diverging route at prescribed speed.
33.How is main track authority granted in Track Warrant
Control (TWC) territo-ry?--- correct precise answer --- GCOR
14.1 Authority to Enter TWC Limits Track warrant
,34.Before or during a Class 1 Air Brake Test, verify angle cocks
are properly positioned, confirm air hoses are properly
coupled and in condition for ser-vice, and make repairs to
minimize leakage. It is also required to verify.--- correct
precise answer --- ABTH
100.10 INITIAL TERMINAL AND ROAD AIR BRAKE TEST
(CLASS 1 AIR BRAKE TEST) All retainer valves must be in
EXHAUST
position.
35.During the Initial Terminal and Road Air Brake Test, the
release inspection may be performed as the train departs.
What is the maximum speed the train may be traveling during
this inspection?--- correct precise answer --- ABTH 100.10
INITIAL TERMINAL AND ROAD AIR BRAKE TEST (CLASS 1 AIR
BRAKE TEST) No more than 10MPH
36.Unless further restricted, what is the maximum authorized
speed of a key train?--- correct precise answer --- 50mph
37.A crew stops an intermodal train at a yard to make a set-
out. After the
set-out, the locomotives are coupled to a block of fully loaded
multi-platform spine cars on the head end. The train now has
6,700 trailing tons behind
the loaded multi-platform spine cars. Does this train's makeup
meet require-ments? Why or why not?--- correct precise
answer --- No. Multi-platform spine cars must not be ahead of
more than 5,500 trailing tons, regardless of how they are
loaded.
,38.For trains greater than 7,000 total tons, the rear ¼ of the
train must not weigh more than of the total weight.--- correct
precise answer --- 1/3
39.What position-in-train restrictions apply to hazardous
material shipments displaying markings or placards from
Group E?--- correct precise answer --- There are no
restrictions. USHMI II.4 DOCUMENT INDICATING POSITION
IN TRAIN
40.A train found to be out of compliance with train makeup
rules listed in SSI Item 47 and 47(A) must notify the
dispatcher and immediately reduce speed to mph. It must
not exceed this speed until it reaches the location specified by
the dispatcher to correct the condition.--- correct precise
answer --- 45MPH
41.Who must acknowledge when a crew member is between a
cut of cars where locomotives are not attached?--- correct
precise answer --- All crew members
42.BNSF 4848 West is operating in multiple main track CTC.
They have stopped the head end of their train 175 feet from a
public road crossing. What, if anything, is required of the
crew?--- correct precise answer --- Position a crew member
on the ground to warn traflc against
movements that may be approaching on adjacent tracks. GCOR
6.32.2 CROSSINGS WARNING DEVICES (HIGH-
WAY/PATHWAYS-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS)
43.The conductor on BNSF 5053, a work train, wants to shove
cars 3 miles to a siding. To initiate the movement, the
conductor announces, "BNSF 5053, conductor is on the point
, protecting, back up, clear block." The engineer responds,
"BNSF 5053, conductor on the point protecting, back up, clear
block, here we go." The engineer then initiates movement.
Which Deadly Decision does this scenario violate?--- correct
precise answer --- Shoving GCOR 6.5 SHOVING
44.Brakeman Bruner asks for protection to couple air hoses.
Engineer O'Con-ner responds on the radio, "Set and centered,"
but does not center the revers-er. Which Deadly Decision has
been violated?--- correct precise answer --- Going in Between
45.How must an engineer respond to an "in between" radio
call?--- correct precise answer --- "BNSF [number] set and
centered"
46.What does it mean to be "set and centered"?--- correct
precise answer --- The engineer has fully applied the indepen-
dent brake and centered the reverser.
47.What must the engineer know before a shove is initiated?--
- correct precise answer --- Who is protecting the movement
and how the protection is being provided GCOR 6.5 SHOVING
48.What must the person providing protection give the
engineer?--- correct precise answer --- Direction and distance.
49.What is the required distance of separation between cars
when working in between?--- correct precise answer --- 50
feet
50.What type of switch may be run through?--- correct
precise answer --- Spring switch
1.BNSF 5467 East passes a yellow flag 2 miles in advance of a
20 mph Form A track bulletin. When may the crew resume
maximum speed?--- correct precise answer --- GCOR 5.4.2
Santa Fe Railway | Complete Test Bank Questions, Answers,
and Operating Rules Study Guide
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of BNSF
Conductor Final Exam questions and answers for 2026. It
covers railroad operating rules, GCOR procedures, air brake
testing requirements, signal indications, train handling, track
warrants, switching operations, hazardous materials, and
conductor responsibilities.
The material includes detailed explanations and reference-
based answers designed to support conductor certification and
exam preparation. It serves as a complete review resource for
safety regulations, train operations, and railroad compliance
standards.
Exam Questions and Answers
32.Which of the following is an indication for the Approach
Medium (flashing yellow) block signal?--- correct precise
answer --- Proceed prepared to pass next signal not exceeding
40 mph and b
enter diverging route at prescribed speed.
33.How is main track authority granted in Track Warrant
Control (TWC) territo-ry?--- correct precise answer --- GCOR
14.1 Authority to Enter TWC Limits Track warrant
,34.Before or during a Class 1 Air Brake Test, verify angle cocks
are properly positioned, confirm air hoses are properly
coupled and in condition for ser-vice, and make repairs to
minimize leakage. It is also required to verify.--- correct
precise answer --- ABTH
100.10 INITIAL TERMINAL AND ROAD AIR BRAKE TEST
(CLASS 1 AIR BRAKE TEST) All retainer valves must be in
EXHAUST
position.
35.During the Initial Terminal and Road Air Brake Test, the
release inspection may be performed as the train departs.
What is the maximum speed the train may be traveling during
this inspection?--- correct precise answer --- ABTH 100.10
INITIAL TERMINAL AND ROAD AIR BRAKE TEST (CLASS 1 AIR
BRAKE TEST) No more than 10MPH
36.Unless further restricted, what is the maximum authorized
speed of a key train?--- correct precise answer --- 50mph
37.A crew stops an intermodal train at a yard to make a set-
out. After the
set-out, the locomotives are coupled to a block of fully loaded
multi-platform spine cars on the head end. The train now has
6,700 trailing tons behind
the loaded multi-platform spine cars. Does this train's makeup
meet require-ments? Why or why not?--- correct precise
answer --- No. Multi-platform spine cars must not be ahead of
more than 5,500 trailing tons, regardless of how they are
loaded.
,38.For trains greater than 7,000 total tons, the rear ¼ of the
train must not weigh more than of the total weight.--- correct
precise answer --- 1/3
39.What position-in-train restrictions apply to hazardous
material shipments displaying markings or placards from
Group E?--- correct precise answer --- There are no
restrictions. USHMI II.4 DOCUMENT INDICATING POSITION
IN TRAIN
40.A train found to be out of compliance with train makeup
rules listed in SSI Item 47 and 47(A) must notify the
dispatcher and immediately reduce speed to mph. It must
not exceed this speed until it reaches the location specified by
the dispatcher to correct the condition.--- correct precise
answer --- 45MPH
41.Who must acknowledge when a crew member is between a
cut of cars where locomotives are not attached?--- correct
precise answer --- All crew members
42.BNSF 4848 West is operating in multiple main track CTC.
They have stopped the head end of their train 175 feet from a
public road crossing. What, if anything, is required of the
crew?--- correct precise answer --- Position a crew member
on the ground to warn traflc against
movements that may be approaching on adjacent tracks. GCOR
6.32.2 CROSSINGS WARNING DEVICES (HIGH-
WAY/PATHWAYS-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS)
43.The conductor on BNSF 5053, a work train, wants to shove
cars 3 miles to a siding. To initiate the movement, the
conductor announces, "BNSF 5053, conductor is on the point
, protecting, back up, clear block." The engineer responds,
"BNSF 5053, conductor on the point protecting, back up, clear
block, here we go." The engineer then initiates movement.
Which Deadly Decision does this scenario violate?--- correct
precise answer --- Shoving GCOR 6.5 SHOVING
44.Brakeman Bruner asks for protection to couple air hoses.
Engineer O'Con-ner responds on the radio, "Set and centered,"
but does not center the revers-er. Which Deadly Decision has
been violated?--- correct precise answer --- Going in Between
45.How must an engineer respond to an "in between" radio
call?--- correct precise answer --- "BNSF [number] set and
centered"
46.What does it mean to be "set and centered"?--- correct
precise answer --- The engineer has fully applied the indepen-
dent brake and centered the reverser.
47.What must the engineer know before a shove is initiated?--
- correct precise answer --- Who is protecting the movement
and how the protection is being provided GCOR 6.5 SHOVING
48.What must the person providing protection give the
engineer?--- correct precise answer --- Direction and distance.
49.What is the required distance of separation between cars
when working in between?--- correct precise answer --- 50
feet
50.What type of switch may be run through?--- correct
precise answer --- Spring switch
1.BNSF 5467 East passes a yellow flag 2 miles in advance of a
20 mph Form A track bulletin. When may the crew resume
maximum speed?--- correct precise answer --- GCOR 5.4.2
