BNSF CONDUCTOR FINAL EXAM PRACTICE
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTION BANK FULL
SOLUTION SET
◉ What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat
position in a track?
Answer: CT-168
◉ True or False: When handling one or more clearance implicated
shipments in a train, do not enter a yard or terminal where a
yardmaster is on-duty until the yardmaster is informed of the
shipment.
Answer: True
◉ What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance
implicated shipment?
Answer: Clearance Bureau Instructions
◉ Your train is traveling at a speed of 42 miles per hour with a speed
limit of 40 mph. This means you are speeding by 2 mph. what do you
do?
Answer: Tell the locomotive operator to slow down
,◉ Your train is traveling at a speed of 47 MPH with a speed limit of
40. This means you are speeding by 7 MPH. what do you do?
Answer: Tell the locomotive operator to stop
◉ Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually
determined that: 2 Answers
Answer: 1) The intended route is clear
2) Switches and derails connected with the movement are properly
lined
◉ The yardmaster tasked you with putting cars from track 11 into
track 4. Track 4 does not have a clearance marker clearly visible.
How would you find the clearance point? 2 Answers
Answer: 1) Standing outside the rail and off the end of crosstie
extend arm toward the equipment
2) Identify the location equipment can no longer be touched and
position equipment an additional 50 ft into track from location
identified
◉ Multiple Part True or False:
After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain
the
1) Device has a reflective handle
2) Device is lined opposite movement
,3) Lever is latched
4) If equipped, device is locked before being left unattended
Answer: 1) False
2) False
3) True
4) True
◉ When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what?
Select All That Apply
Answer: 1) A Fixed Derail
2) An improperly lined switch
◉ You are operating on the q79510 at max speed in CP territory and
you experience an air brake emergency what is required when
permitted to proceed?
Answer: Operate the Train not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length
◉ You have been switching and doubled your train, how do you
protect the movement when shoving?
Answer: Protected by qualified employee on the leading end of the
track, on the ground ahead of the movement and clear of all tracks
◉ Who is responsible for protecting a shove move?
, Answer: Qualified Employee
◉ After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step?
Answer: Stretch the slack
◉ When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected
Answer: From the leading end visually
◉ What speed must not be exceeded when not moving to or from a
main track operating a hand operated switch
Answer: 10 MPH
◉ Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds:
Answer: Apply to entire train
◉ Which of the following statements is true about authorized train
speeds?
Answer: Must Not Be Exceeded
◉ You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch,
into a non signaled siding what is your max speed?
Answer: 15 MPH
EVALUATION 2026 QUESTION BANK FULL
SOLUTION SET
◉ What form is required to move a key train to show the hazmat
position in a track?
Answer: CT-168
◉ True or False: When handling one or more clearance implicated
shipments in a train, do not enter a yard or terminal where a
yardmaster is on-duty until the yardmaster is informed of the
shipment.
Answer: True
◉ What instructions are required to handle and move a clearance
implicated shipment?
Answer: Clearance Bureau Instructions
◉ Your train is traveling at a speed of 42 miles per hour with a speed
limit of 40 mph. This means you are speeding by 2 mph. what do you
do?
Answer: Tell the locomotive operator to slow down
,◉ Your train is traveling at a speed of 47 MPH with a speed limit of
40. This means you are speeding by 7 MPH. what do you do?
Answer: Tell the locomotive operator to stop
◉ Your equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually
determined that: 2 Answers
Answer: 1) The intended route is clear
2) Switches and derails connected with the movement are properly
lined
◉ The yardmaster tasked you with putting cars from track 11 into
track 4. Track 4 does not have a clearance marker clearly visible.
How would you find the clearance point? 2 Answers
Answer: 1) Standing outside the rail and off the end of crosstie
extend arm toward the equipment
2) Identify the location equipment can no longer be touched and
position equipment an additional 50 ft into track from location
identified
◉ Multiple Part True or False:
After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain
the
1) Device has a reflective handle
2) Device is lined opposite movement
,3) Lever is latched
4) If equipped, device is locked before being left unattended
Answer: 1) False
2) False
3) True
4) True
◉ When shoving equipment you must stop 150 ft before what?
Select All That Apply
Answer: 1) A Fixed Derail
2) An improperly lined switch
◉ You are operating on the q79510 at max speed in CP territory and
you experience an air brake emergency what is required when
permitted to proceed?
Answer: Operate the Train not to exceed 20 MPH for 1 train length
◉ You have been switching and doubled your train, how do you
protect the movement when shoving?
Answer: Protected by qualified employee on the leading end of the
track, on the ground ahead of the movement and clear of all tracks
◉ Who is responsible for protecting a shove move?
, Answer: Qualified Employee
◉ After coupling cars to your locomotive what is your next step?
Answer: Stretch the slack
◉ When shoving or pushing where must the train be protected
Answer: From the leading end visually
◉ What speed must not be exceeded when not moving to or from a
main track operating a hand operated switch
Answer: 10 MPH
◉ Unless otherwise specified, authorized train speeds:
Answer: Apply to entire train
◉ Which of the following statements is true about authorized train
speeds?
Answer: Must Not Be Exceeded
◉ You are leaving the main track, utilizing a hand operated switch,
into a non signaled siding what is your max speed?
Answer: 15 MPH
