CSX FREIGHT CONDUCTOR Test 1
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1. What hand signal is swing at right angle to the track?: Stop
2. What hand signal is held at arm's length above the head when equipment is
standing?: Release Air Brakes
3. Who authorizes a utility employee to work as a member of a train or yard crew?: The
ranking crewmember
4. True or False: You're operating a crossover on other than the main track, signaled
track, or siding tracks. You are allowed to leave the crossover switches in opposite
linings (one in straight the other in crossover).: False
5. What is the normal position of a derailer on all tracks?: Derailing position
6. Before lining a switch or derail the employee must ensure any preceding movement
has passed the clearance point and what other items? Select All That Apply: A) The
device is not locked, clamped, spiked, or tagged out of service. B)No obstructions will interfere
with normal movement of the switch points or the handle
7. If a lock is found to be defective or missing what should you do? Select all that
apply: Report the missing lock to the dispatcher
Be governed by his/her instructions
8. You are switching on a yard and throw 4 switches in the process. After
performing this what is the next step for you?: To make certain the devices is properly
lined for intended movements and the switch points fit properly.
, 13 What is a system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings and is used for
making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes?: Yard
14. What is the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on
an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment on the
adjacent track?: Clearance Point.
15. What is a track connection between two adjacent, but not necessarily parallel,
tracks consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from
one track to the other?: Crossover
16. What is a device consisting of necessary rails and connections designed to
change the direction of a movement from the track on which it is moving to another
track?: Switch
17. What is the distance you should stand from a switch or derail associated with the
route of a passing train?: 30 feet
18. When crossing tracks with standing cars in the tracks what must the employee do
before crossing? Select all that apply: 1) Cross more than 25 feet from the end of standing
cars
2)stop and look both ways
19. When dismounting from equipment what must you do? Select all that apply: 1)
Stop at the bottom step or ladder rung to ensure solid footing before dismounting.
2) Ensure a safe area to dismount clear of obstructions
20. When crossing over a piece of equipment utilizing 3 points of contact what must
you not do?: Step on any part of the hand brake, cut lever, angle cock, coupler, or
components of the cushion underframe.
21. When riding on equipment maintaining 3 points of contact and being prepared for
slack or unexpected movements what else must you do?: Position body facing the
equipment and look direction of travel
22. Do not ride on equipment unless the equipment is equipped with what?: A
horizontal grab iron at least 12 inches above the floor of the car or at least one vertical grab
iron that allowed the employee to stand upright
Questions and answers Latest
Versions 2025 Graded A+
1. What hand signal is swing at right angle to the track?: Stop
2. What hand signal is held at arm's length above the head when equipment is
standing?: Release Air Brakes
3. Who authorizes a utility employee to work as a member of a train or yard crew?: The
ranking crewmember
4. True or False: You're operating a crossover on other than the main track, signaled
track, or siding tracks. You are allowed to leave the crossover switches in opposite
linings (one in straight the other in crossover).: False
5. What is the normal position of a derailer on all tracks?: Derailing position
6. Before lining a switch or derail the employee must ensure any preceding movement
has passed the clearance point and what other items? Select All That Apply: A) The
device is not locked, clamped, spiked, or tagged out of service. B)No obstructions will interfere
with normal movement of the switch points or the handle
7. If a lock is found to be defective or missing what should you do? Select all that
apply: Report the missing lock to the dispatcher
Be governed by his/her instructions
8. You are switching on a yard and throw 4 switches in the process. After
performing this what is the next step for you?: To make certain the devices is properly
lined for intended movements and the switch points fit properly.
, 13 What is a system of tracks other than main tracks and sidings and is used for
making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes?: Yard
14. What is the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on
an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment on the
adjacent track?: Clearance Point.
15. What is a track connection between two adjacent, but not necessarily parallel,
tracks consisting of two switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from
one track to the other?: Crossover
16. What is a device consisting of necessary rails and connections designed to
change the direction of a movement from the track on which it is moving to another
track?: Switch
17. What is the distance you should stand from a switch or derail associated with the
route of a passing train?: 30 feet
18. When crossing tracks with standing cars in the tracks what must the employee do
before crossing? Select all that apply: 1) Cross more than 25 feet from the end of standing
cars
2)stop and look both ways
19. When dismounting from equipment what must you do? Select all that apply: 1)
Stop at the bottom step or ladder rung to ensure solid footing before dismounting.
2) Ensure a safe area to dismount clear of obstructions
20. When crossing over a piece of equipment utilizing 3 points of contact what must
you not do?: Step on any part of the hand brake, cut lever, angle cock, coupler, or
components of the cushion underframe.
21. When riding on equipment maintaining 3 points of contact and being prepared for
slack or unexpected movements what else must you do?: Position body facing the
equipment and look direction of travel
22. Do not ride on equipment unless the equipment is equipped with what?: A
horizontal grab iron at least 12 inches above the floor of the car or at least one vertical grab
iron that allowed the employee to stand upright
