CSX CONDUCTOR TRAINING EXAM WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS: ALREADY RATED A+.
What is the term used to describe when the air brake system on a car or cut of cars is not being
supplied with air pressurized to 60 psi or more?
Off Air
T/F Before performing a roll-by inspection to verify air brakes release during a Class 1 brake test, do
both sides have to be inspected?
True
What speed is not to be exceeded during a roll-by inspection?
10 mph
S/A Telemetry can be used to perform an air brake test and meet 2 way equipped requirement when
the following conditions are met
1) The controlling locomotive has and operative HTD 2)rear car is equipped with an operative EOT
capable of 2 way communication
How many working air brakes must you have before performing a Class 1 brake test?
Each car must apply and release
What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing where no changes to the consist were made?
Class 3
T/F When notified by the Mechanical Department that emergency capability of telemetry has passed
the bench test, no further action is required.
True
When required to pick up a cut of cars that has been off air for more than 24 hours, what kind of
brake test must be performed?
Class 1
Which of the following is not considered an in route failure of two way telemetry?
Rear to Front no communication
S/A Which of the following tools are used for performing daylight flagging duties?
1) Red fuzees 2) Red flag
You are operating on the main line when your locomotives main headlight fails. both of the Auxiliary
lights are still functioning. how should you proceed?
, You may continue unrestricted to the next point where the headlight can be repaired
Your train is approaching a 10 mph speed restriction. At what distance should you warn your
locomotive operator?
Not less than 2 miles out or more than 5 miles out
Authorized train speed is 50 mph, your train is currently exceeding that limit by 3mph. What action is
required?
Direct your locomotive operator to slow down to authorized speeds
Authorized train speed is 50mph, your train is currently exceeding that limit by 7mph. What action is
required?
Direct your locomotive operator to stop the train and report to proper authority
Your train is approaching a 45mph temporary speed restriction when your dispatcher calls and advises
that a heat warning is in effect. What speed should not be exceeded?
35 mph
You are operating on the main line at 35mph when you encounter a warning sign that is not in your
dispatcher messages or EC-1. How should you direct the train to proceed?
Be prepared to stop in 2 miles, if no conditional stop or temporary reduce speed signs are encountered,
proceed at restricted speed for an additional mile.
You are operating on the main line at 35 mph when you encounter a conditional stop wayside sign
that is not listed in your dispatcher messages or EC-1. How should you direct the train to proceed?
Stop as soon as possible and report to the dispatcher
S/A You are operating on a coal train on the main line when you suddenly experience an emergency
application of the brakes. What conditions must be met before proceeding?
1) Brake pressure must be applying and restoring at the rear of the train 2) Train brakes properly release
Your train has failed to stop at a red signal and has fouled the main track. In which directions must
you provide protection?
Both directions
S/A In addition to the lead locomotive, where else are you required to have fuzees and red flags for
flagging protection?
1) Shoving Platform 2) Occupied Caboose
your dispatcher has provided an EC-1 advising of a crossing gate activation failure at Main Street.
Dispatch has also informed you that there are no police or flagmen present at the scene. What action
is required?
Stop and protect the crossing until head locomotive has occupied the crossing
ANSWERS: ALREADY RATED A+.
What is the term used to describe when the air brake system on a car or cut of cars is not being
supplied with air pressurized to 60 psi or more?
Off Air
T/F Before performing a roll-by inspection to verify air brakes release during a Class 1 brake test, do
both sides have to be inspected?
True
What speed is not to be exceeded during a roll-by inspection?
10 mph
S/A Telemetry can be used to perform an air brake test and meet 2 way equipped requirement when
the following conditions are met
1) The controlling locomotive has and operative HTD 2)rear car is equipped with an operative EOT
capable of 2 way communication
How many working air brakes must you have before performing a Class 1 brake test?
Each car must apply and release
What brake test is required after recoupling at a crossing where no changes to the consist were made?
Class 3
T/F When notified by the Mechanical Department that emergency capability of telemetry has passed
the bench test, no further action is required.
True
When required to pick up a cut of cars that has been off air for more than 24 hours, what kind of
brake test must be performed?
Class 1
Which of the following is not considered an in route failure of two way telemetry?
Rear to Front no communication
S/A Which of the following tools are used for performing daylight flagging duties?
1) Red fuzees 2) Red flag
You are operating on the main line when your locomotives main headlight fails. both of the Auxiliary
lights are still functioning. how should you proceed?
, You may continue unrestricted to the next point where the headlight can be repaired
Your train is approaching a 10 mph speed restriction. At what distance should you warn your
locomotive operator?
Not less than 2 miles out or more than 5 miles out
Authorized train speed is 50 mph, your train is currently exceeding that limit by 3mph. What action is
required?
Direct your locomotive operator to slow down to authorized speeds
Authorized train speed is 50mph, your train is currently exceeding that limit by 7mph. What action is
required?
Direct your locomotive operator to stop the train and report to proper authority
Your train is approaching a 45mph temporary speed restriction when your dispatcher calls and advises
that a heat warning is in effect. What speed should not be exceeded?
35 mph
You are operating on the main line at 35mph when you encounter a warning sign that is not in your
dispatcher messages or EC-1. How should you direct the train to proceed?
Be prepared to stop in 2 miles, if no conditional stop or temporary reduce speed signs are encountered,
proceed at restricted speed for an additional mile.
You are operating on the main line at 35 mph when you encounter a conditional stop wayside sign
that is not listed in your dispatcher messages or EC-1. How should you direct the train to proceed?
Stop as soon as possible and report to the dispatcher
S/A You are operating on a coal train on the main line when you suddenly experience an emergency
application of the brakes. What conditions must be met before proceeding?
1) Brake pressure must be applying and restoring at the rear of the train 2) Train brakes properly release
Your train has failed to stop at a red signal and has fouled the main track. In which directions must
you provide protection?
Both directions
S/A In addition to the lead locomotive, where else are you required to have fuzees and red flags for
flagging protection?
1) Shoving Platform 2) Occupied Caboose
your dispatcher has provided an EC-1 advising of a crossing gate activation failure at Main Street.
Dispatch has also informed you that there are no police or flagmen present at the scene. What action
is required?
Stop and protect the crossing until head locomotive has occupied the crossing
