4/5/25, 2:24
PM
CSX CONDUCTOR FINAL REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (208)
Who is Responsible for making Pay Ranking Employee or Employee to be paid
Claims?
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Arm out horizontal over the track
Speed?
Which of the following are allowed by Always take the safe course
the Rulebook?
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Hand held overhead when Equipment is Standing
Brakes?
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join Ranking Employee
an Assigned Crew?
What is the normal position for a switch or In the "on" or derailing position
derail?
Before lining a switch or derail, an 1) Ensure that any preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure
employee must? that the device is not locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or 1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the instructions of
missing on a main line switch or derail an said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
employee must?
When an Employee determines that a 1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
switch or derail is defective, the employee
must?
You are standing in a yard using That all switch points are flush and aligned properly.
multiple switches on long shoves. After
lining each switch an employee should
check what?
When using a portable radio in a 1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all properly aligned
shove move, Employee instructions must for the move
specify what?
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What is a System of Tracks, other than Yard
main tracks and sidings, used for making
up trains for storing cars and other
purposes?
By Definition, what is the location in a Clearance Point
turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an
adjacent track?
What is a track connection between Crossover
two adjacent tracks, not necessarily
parallel, consisting of two switches
whose primary purpose is to allow
crossing from one
track to another?
What is a device of "Necessary Switch
Track" used to change from one
track to
another?
What is the the minimum distance you 30'
must stand from a switch or derail
involved in the route of a passing train?
When crossing tracks with standing 1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing
equipment, what safety precautions must equipment.
be taken?
In addition to facing the equipment and 1) Avoid getting off equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and
maintaining 3 points of contact, what observe where you will be placing your foot.
other steps must be taken when
disembarking moving equipment?
When crossing standing equipment you putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
must find sufficient handholds and avoid?
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of Face direction of movement
contact, be prepared for
unexpected movement, slack
actions and?
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar 12"
that is less than___above the ground
What is required when riding a car dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
approaching a close clearance?
What can be used to clear foreign 1) Broom. 2) Switch
materials from a switch?
Employees are prohibited from using 1) On duty, or reporting for duty. 2) on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities
alcohol... provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the 1) Do not extend over the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that
following apply? BOTH anglecocks are closed before adjusting hoses with hands.
When handling a EOT device, an 1) Secure EOT air hose by s hook if available. 2) Do not place the EOT where it may
employee must... become a tripping hazard
When lifting objects what safety steps 1) Never use Excessive Force. 2) Assume a balanced posture.
must be taken?
Your Coworker is acting in an unsafe Warn the employee of their unsafe behavior
manner, what should you do?
When must an employee report an injury? Immediately or prior to leaving CSX Property.
What hazards must be avoided when 1) Pinch Points. 2) Excessive Force
performing tasks?
1) when within 100' of a locomotive in any position other than idle. 2) When
When is CSX Ear Protection required?
providing flag protection at a crossing or grade.
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9
PM
CSX CONDUCTOR FINAL REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (208)
Who is Responsible for making Pay Ranking Employee or Employee to be paid
Claims?
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Arm out horizontal over the track
Speed?
Which of the following are allowed by Always take the safe course
the Rulebook?
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Hand held overhead when Equipment is Standing
Brakes?
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join Ranking Employee
an Assigned Crew?
What is the normal position for a switch or In the "on" or derailing position
derail?
Before lining a switch or derail, an 1) Ensure that any preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure
employee must? that the device is not locked, spiked, or tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or 1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the instructions of
missing on a main line switch or derail an said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
employee must?
When an Employee determines that a 1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
switch or derail is defective, the employee
must?
You are standing in a yard using That all switch points are flush and aligned properly.
multiple switches on long shoves. After
lining each switch an employee should
check what?
When using a portable radio in a 1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all properly aligned
shove move, Employee instructions must for the move
specify what?
1/
9
, 4/5/25, 2:24
PM
What is a System of Tracks, other than Yard
main tracks and sidings, used for making
up trains for storing cars and other
purposes?
By Definition, what is the location in a Clearance Point
turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an
adjacent track?
What is a track connection between Crossover
two adjacent tracks, not necessarily
parallel, consisting of two switches
whose primary purpose is to allow
crossing from one
track to another?
What is a device of "Necessary Switch
Track" used to change from one
track to
another?
What is the the minimum distance you 30'
must stand from a switch or derail
involved in the route of a passing train?
When crossing tracks with standing 1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing
equipment, what safety precautions must equipment.
be taken?
In addition to facing the equipment and 1) Avoid getting off equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and
maintaining 3 points of contact, what observe where you will be placing your foot.
other steps must be taken when
disembarking moving equipment?
When crossing standing equipment you putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
must find sufficient handholds and avoid?
when riding a car, maintain 3 points of Face direction of movement
contact, be prepared for
unexpected movement, slack
actions and?
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar 12"
that is less than___above the ground
What is required when riding a car dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
approaching a close clearance?
What can be used to clear foreign 1) Broom. 2) Switch
materials from a switch?
Employees are prohibited from using 1) On duty, or reporting for duty. 2) on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities
alcohol... provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the 1) Do not extend over the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that
following apply? BOTH anglecocks are closed before adjusting hoses with hands.
When handling a EOT device, an 1) Secure EOT air hose by s hook if available. 2) Do not place the EOT where it may
employee must... become a tripping hazard
When lifting objects what safety steps 1) Never use Excessive Force. 2) Assume a balanced posture.
must be taken?
Your Coworker is acting in an unsafe Warn the employee of their unsafe behavior
manner, what should you do?
When must an employee report an injury? Immediately or prior to leaving CSX Property.
What hazards must be avoided when 1) Pinch Points. 2) Excessive Force
performing tasks?
1) when within 100' of a locomotive in any position other than idle. 2) When
When is CSX Ear Protection required?
providing flag protection at a crossing or grade.
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