4/5/25, 2:22 CSX Freight Conductor Quiz 1 |
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CSX FREIGHT CONDUCTOR QUIZ 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE LATEST UPDATE
True or False: CSX Employees must True
not possess a firearm or other weapon
when on duty, on CSX Property or
when
occupying facilities provided by CSX
unless Authorized.
By the employee to be paid or the employee authorized to make claims for the
Pay must only be claimed:
crew or group of workers.
When on duty employees must, Take the safe course when conditions are not covered by the rule
What is the hand signal for reduce slight horizontal movement at arm's length at right angle to the track.
speed?
What is the hand signal for stop? Swing at a right angle to the track.
What is the hand signal for release air Hold at arm's length above the head, when equipment is standing.
brakes?
A utility employee may work as a The utility employee establishes communication with the crew by contacting the
member of a train or yard crew after ranking crewmember of the train.
what step has been taken to attach to
the crew?
True or False: On other than a main track, True
signaled track, or siding tracks hand
operated crossover switches must be in a
corresponding position with both
switches lined for crossover movement or
both switches lined for straight
movement.
On all tracks, what is the normal The derailing position.
position for derails?
Before lining a switch or derail, an Any preceding movement has passed the clearance point and the device is not
employee must? locked, clamped, spiked or tagged out of service.
What should you do if you find a lock to Report the missing or defective lock to the train dispatcher and be governed by
be defective or missing on a main track his/her instructions.
switch.
When an employee determines a Not operate the device and report the device to the proper authority.
switch or derail is defective the
employee must?
After operating a switch or derail the Device is properly lined for the intended movement and the switch points fit
employee must make certain the properly.
When radios are used during a shoving or Employee is clear of all tracks and switches and derails involved with the
pushing movement the employee movement are properly lined.
directing the movement must
communicate the following to the
employee receiving the instructions:
A system of tracks other than main Yard
tracks and sidings used for making up
trains, storing cars, and for other
purposes.
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, 4/5/25, 2:22 CSX Freight Conductor Quiz 1 |
PM
A track connection between two Crossover
adjacent, but not necessarily parallel,
tracks consisting of two switches
whose primary purpose is to allow
crossing from one track to the other.
A device consisting of necessary rails and Switch
connections designed to change the
direction of a movement from the track
on which it is moving to another track
The location near a turnout beyond which Clearance Point
it is unsafe for passage on an adjacent
track and unsafe for an employee to ride
the side of equipment on the
adjacent
track
When working on or about tracks Stand less than 30 feet from a switch or derail associated with the route of a
employees must not passing train.
what must an employee do when crossing cross outside of 25 feet of standing equipment and stop and look both directions.
a rail
Place the defined heel of the booth against the ladder rungs and brace against
When mounting dismounting or crossing
the handrails. And stop at the bottom step or ladder rung to check for solid
over equipment employees must:
footing before dismounting.
When mounting, dismounting, or Any part of the handbrake, cut lever, angle cock, coupler, or components of a
crossing over equipment the employee cushion underframe or sliding center sill.
must not step on or use as a hand
hold:
When riding on equipment, employees Position the body to face equipment and look in the direction of travel.
must:
When riding on equipment employees With a horizontal grab iron at least 12 inches above the floor of the car or at
must ride the side of cars equipped least one vertical grab iron that allow an employee to stand upright.
When riding equipment, employees must Occupy side locomotive walkways when above 20 mph.
NOT
When riding equipment employees must dismount before passing a close clearance sign or reaching a close clearance.
within 150 ft
Before operating a switch or derail, Use a broom, stick, or similar device to remove the material from the switch
employees must: point area.
Employees are prohibited from Reporting for duty, on duty, on CSX Property, or Occupying facilities provided by
possessing, using, or being under the CSX.
influence of alcoholic beverages or
intoxicants when:
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PM
CSX FREIGHT CONDUCTOR QUIZ 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST
UPDATE LATEST UPDATE
True or False: CSX Employees must True
not possess a firearm or other weapon
when on duty, on CSX Property or
when
occupying facilities provided by CSX
unless Authorized.
By the employee to be paid or the employee authorized to make claims for the
Pay must only be claimed:
crew or group of workers.
When on duty employees must, Take the safe course when conditions are not covered by the rule
What is the hand signal for reduce slight horizontal movement at arm's length at right angle to the track.
speed?
What is the hand signal for stop? Swing at a right angle to the track.
What is the hand signal for release air Hold at arm's length above the head, when equipment is standing.
brakes?
A utility employee may work as a The utility employee establishes communication with the crew by contacting the
member of a train or yard crew after ranking crewmember of the train.
what step has been taken to attach to
the crew?
True or False: On other than a main track, True
signaled track, or siding tracks hand
operated crossover switches must be in a
corresponding position with both
switches lined for crossover movement or
both switches lined for straight
movement.
On all tracks, what is the normal The derailing position.
position for derails?
Before lining a switch or derail, an Any preceding movement has passed the clearance point and the device is not
employee must? locked, clamped, spiked or tagged out of service.
What should you do if you find a lock to Report the missing or defective lock to the train dispatcher and be governed by
be defective or missing on a main track his/her instructions.
switch.
When an employee determines a Not operate the device and report the device to the proper authority.
switch or derail is defective the
employee must?
After operating a switch or derail the Device is properly lined for the intended movement and the switch points fit
employee must make certain the properly.
When radios are used during a shoving or Employee is clear of all tracks and switches and derails involved with the
pushing movement the employee movement are properly lined.
directing the movement must
communicate the following to the
employee receiving the instructions:
A system of tracks other than main Yard
tracks and sidings used for making up
trains, storing cars, and for other
purposes.
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, 4/5/25, 2:22 CSX Freight Conductor Quiz 1 |
PM
A track connection between two Crossover
adjacent, but not necessarily parallel,
tracks consisting of two switches
whose primary purpose is to allow
crossing from one track to the other.
A device consisting of necessary rails and Switch
connections designed to change the
direction of a movement from the track
on which it is moving to another track
The location near a turnout beyond which Clearance Point
it is unsafe for passage on an adjacent
track and unsafe for an employee to ride
the side of equipment on the
adjacent
track
When working on or about tracks Stand less than 30 feet from a switch or derail associated with the route of a
employees must not passing train.
what must an employee do when crossing cross outside of 25 feet of standing equipment and stop and look both directions.
a rail
Place the defined heel of the booth against the ladder rungs and brace against
When mounting dismounting or crossing
the handrails. And stop at the bottom step or ladder rung to check for solid
over equipment employees must:
footing before dismounting.
When mounting, dismounting, or Any part of the handbrake, cut lever, angle cock, coupler, or components of a
crossing over equipment the employee cushion underframe or sliding center sill.
must not step on or use as a hand
hold:
When riding on equipment, employees Position the body to face equipment and look in the direction of travel.
must:
When riding on equipment employees With a horizontal grab iron at least 12 inches above the floor of the car or at
must ride the side of cars equipped least one vertical grab iron that allow an employee to stand upright.
When riding equipment, employees must Occupy side locomotive walkways when above 20 mph.
NOT
When riding equipment employees must dismount before passing a close clearance sign or reaching a close clearance.
within 150 ft
Before operating a switch or derail, Use a broom, stick, or similar device to remove the material from the switch
employees must: point area.
Employees are prohibited from Reporting for duty, on duty, on CSX Property, or Occupying facilities provided by
possessing, using, or being under the CSX.
influence of alcoholic beverages or
intoxicants when:
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