NORAC EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)? - ANSWER: A block signal system
in which the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal,
or both.
What is a Return Movement? - ANSWER: The movement of an uncoupled engine (or
engines) or leading portion of a train, directed back toward the remaining stationary
portion of the same train.
What is s a Distant Signal - ANSWER: A fixed signal used to govern the approach of a
train to a home signal.
What is a Home Signal - ANSWER: A fixed signal governing entrance to an
interlocking or controlled point.
What is a Main Track - ANSWER: A track designated by Timetable upon which train
movements are authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules
What is a Bulletin Order (BO) - ANSWER: A publication used to notify employees of
changes to rules. procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains.
Bulletin Orders are issued periodically by the designated officer
What is a General Order (GO) - ANSWER: A publication used to summarize changes
to the Timetable and other instruction manuals. General Orders contain revision
pages for the Timetable and are issued periodically by the designated officer.
What is a Division Notice (DN) - ANSWER: A publication issued periodically by the
designated officer, (
which contains instructions or information which do not affect the movement of
trains.
What is Medium Speed - ANSWER: Not exceeding 30 MPH
What is Limited Speed - ANSWER: : For passenger trains, not exceeding 45 MPH; for
freight trains, not exceeding 40 MPH
What is Slow Speed - ANSWER: Not exceeding 15 MPH
What is Normal Speed - ANSWER: The maximum authorized speed
What activities are prohibited in regards to alcoholic beverages or intoxicants? (G) -
ANSWER: 1. Using alcoholic beverages or intoxicants, having them in their
possession, or being under their influence.
, 2. Using or being under the influence of any drug, medication, or other controlled
substance - including prescription and/or over-the-counter medication - that will in
any way adversely affect their alertness, coordination , reaction, response or safety.
Employees having questions about possible adverse effects of prescribed medication
must consult a Company medical officer before reporting for duty.
3. Illegally possessing or selling a drug, narcotic or other controlled substance. An
employee may be required to take a breath test and/or provide a urine sample
, if the Company reasonably suspects violation of this rule. Refusal to comply with
this requirement will be considered a violation of this rule and the employee will be
promptly removed from service.
When are prescription drugs or Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications allowed to be
used by employees while on duty or on company property? - ANSWER: none
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Reduce Speed - ANSWER: Held horizontally
at arm's length
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Apply Air Brakes - ANSWER: Swung
horizontally above the head, when train is standing.
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Release Air Brakes - ANSWER: Held at
arm's length above the head, when train is standing.
What is required when a train encounters an unattended fusee, burning on or near
its track - ANSWER: If a train on a main track or controlled siding encounters an
unattended fusee burning on a main track or controlled siding, or on a track next to a
main track or controlled siding, it must stop. It must then proceed at Restricted
Speed until the head end is 1 mile beyond the fusee.
Once a Blue Signal (flag) has been displayed, who may remove it - ANSWER: 4. Only a
person of the same group or craft that displayed the signals may remove it, after all
the workmen are clear
What whistle signal must be sounded when approaching and passing roadway
workers or equipment on or near the track? - ANSWER: -o
Indication: Approaching Roadway Workers or their equipment on or near the track,
regardless of any whistle prohibitions. After this initial warning, sound two short
whistle signals intermittently until the head end of train has passed the Roadway
Workers or their equipment.
In addition to ringing the bell continuously, what is required if the horn or whistle
fails en route and there is no other operable forward-facing horn or whistle -
ANSWER: Notify the dispatcher immediately. Reduce speed to not exceeding 30mph
Ring bell continuously, if equipped. Stop before each public highway crossing at
grade and provide on ground warning until the crossing is occupied unless automatic
180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)? - ANSWER: A block signal system
in which the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal,
or both.
What is a Return Movement? - ANSWER: The movement of an uncoupled engine (or
engines) or leading portion of a train, directed back toward the remaining stationary
portion of the same train.
What is s a Distant Signal - ANSWER: A fixed signal used to govern the approach of a
train to a home signal.
What is a Home Signal - ANSWER: A fixed signal governing entrance to an
interlocking or controlled point.
What is a Main Track - ANSWER: A track designated by Timetable upon which train
movements are authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules
What is a Bulletin Order (BO) - ANSWER: A publication used to notify employees of
changes to rules. procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains.
Bulletin Orders are issued periodically by the designated officer
What is a General Order (GO) - ANSWER: A publication used to summarize changes
to the Timetable and other instruction manuals. General Orders contain revision
pages for the Timetable and are issued periodically by the designated officer.
What is a Division Notice (DN) - ANSWER: A publication issued periodically by the
designated officer, (
which contains instructions or information which do not affect the movement of
trains.
What is Medium Speed - ANSWER: Not exceeding 30 MPH
What is Limited Speed - ANSWER: : For passenger trains, not exceeding 45 MPH; for
freight trains, not exceeding 40 MPH
What is Slow Speed - ANSWER: Not exceeding 15 MPH
What is Normal Speed - ANSWER: The maximum authorized speed
What activities are prohibited in regards to alcoholic beverages or intoxicants? (G) -
ANSWER: 1. Using alcoholic beverages or intoxicants, having them in their
possession, or being under their influence.
, 2. Using or being under the influence of any drug, medication, or other controlled
substance - including prescription and/or over-the-counter medication - that will in
any way adversely affect their alertness, coordination , reaction, response or safety.
Employees having questions about possible adverse effects of prescribed medication
must consult a Company medical officer before reporting for duty.
3. Illegally possessing or selling a drug, narcotic or other controlled substance. An
employee may be required to take a breath test and/or provide a urine sample
, if the Company reasonably suspects violation of this rule. Refusal to comply with
this requirement will be considered a violation of this rule and the employee will be
promptly removed from service.
When are prescription drugs or Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications allowed to be
used by employees while on duty or on company property? - ANSWER: none
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Reduce Speed - ANSWER: Held horizontally
at arm's length
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Apply Air Brakes - ANSWER: Swung
horizontally above the head, when train is standing.
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Release Air Brakes - ANSWER: Held at
arm's length above the head, when train is standing.
What is required when a train encounters an unattended fusee, burning on or near
its track - ANSWER: If a train on a main track or controlled siding encounters an
unattended fusee burning on a main track or controlled siding, or on a track next to a
main track or controlled siding, it must stop. It must then proceed at Restricted
Speed until the head end is 1 mile beyond the fusee.
Once a Blue Signal (flag) has been displayed, who may remove it - ANSWER: 4. Only a
person of the same group or craft that displayed the signals may remove it, after all
the workmen are clear
What whistle signal must be sounded when approaching and passing roadway
workers or equipment on or near the track? - ANSWER: -o
Indication: Approaching Roadway Workers or their equipment on or near the track,
regardless of any whistle prohibitions. After this initial warning, sound two short
whistle signals intermittently until the head end of train has passed the Roadway
Workers or their equipment.
In addition to ringing the bell continuously, what is required if the horn or whistle
fails en route and there is no other operable forward-facing horn or whistle -
ANSWER: Notify the dispatcher immediately. Reduce speed to not exceeding 30mph
Ring bell continuously, if equipped. Stop before each public highway crossing at
grade and provide on ground warning until the crossing is occupied unless automatic
