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BNSF EXAM STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (163)
Your train is left unattended on the main track in
block system limits. In what position should you
C) Off (GCOR 5.9.2) have your headlights?
A) Dim
B) Bright
C) Off
When may a train increase speed after passing
a yellow-red flag if no restriction is in effect as
A) A crew member specified by a track bulletin, track warrant, or
has received general order, and no red flag is displayed?
instructions from the A) A crew member has received instructions from the
employee in charge, or employee in charge, or the
the leading wheels of leading wheels of movement are four miles
movement are beyond the yellow-red flag, and the train
four miles beyond the dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin
yellow-red flag, and the or track warrant protecting man or
train dispatcher has equipment is in effect at that location.
verified that no
track bulletin or track B) A crew member has received instructions
warrant protecting from the employee in charge, or the rear
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man or equipment is wheels of movement are four miles beyond
in effect at that the yellow-red flag, and the train dispatcher
location. (GCOR 5.4.3B) has verified that no track bulletin or track
warrant protecting man or
equipment is in effect at that location.
Crew members must clearly communicate the name of
The train passes the the signals affecting their
signal. (GCOR 1.47) train. They must continue to observe and
announce any changes to the signal until which
of the following occurs?
Your train is approaching a public crossing at
grade with the engine in front. In what position
A) Bright (GCOR 5.9) should you have your headlights?
A) Bright
B) Dim
C) Off
Where must the hand brakes be applied when
setting out cars on a grade and the slack is
A) Apply hand brakes stretched?
on the high end of the A) Apply hand brakes on the low end of the cars.
cars. (ABTH 102.1) B) Apply hand brakes on the high end if the cars.
C) Apply hand brakes in the middle of the cut of cars.
On an engine servicing or repair track, what
distance must the derails be positioned from
the rolling equipment for protection?
B) At least 50 feet (GCOR A) At least 25 feet
5.13B) B) At least 50 feet
C) At least 100 feet
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D) At least 150 feet
Where must the hand brakes be applied when
setting out cars on a grade and the slack is
A) Apply hand brakes bunched?
on the low end of the A) Apply hand brakes on the low end of the cars.
cars (ABTH 102.1) B) Apply hand brakes on the high end if the cars.
C) Apply hand brakes in the middle of the cut of cars.
What should you do if your train is within the limits of a
Form B when it takes effect?
A) Stop and wait for A) Stop and wait for instructions from the employee in
instructions from the charge.
employee in charge. B) Proceed on signal indication.
(GCOR 15.2)
C) Proceed through limits quickly.
D) Call the dispatcher and be governed by their
instructions.
Red flags indicate where
A) Trains may proceed
C) Trains must stop B) Workmen are working
(GCOR 5.4.7) C) Trains must stop
D) Speed restrictions are located
BNSF 1303 passed a yellow flag at milepost
152.3 in advance of Form A number 1932. The
B) Once the rear of the train slows to 30 MPH to comply with the
train passed the green restrictions. A green flag is located at milepost
flag. (GCOR 5.4.2) 155.7. When can the train resume track speed?
A) Once the leading wheels have passed the flag
B) Once the rear of the train passed the flag
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Where would you find the type of authority in effect at
C) Type of operation and a specific location?
Item 3 in the timetable. A) Item 5 of the timetable
(Timetable) B) SSI Item 3
C) Type of operation and Item 3 in the timetable.
A trainmaster directs a utility employee to
assist the train crew passing through the
station in repairing a malfunctioning
locomotive. What is the first step for the utility
D) The utility employee employee to attach to the crew?
must communicate with A) The designated crew member must identify
the designated crew the utility employee to each crew member.
member verbally or by B) The designated crew member must
radio before stating authorize the utility employee to work as a
work. (GCOR temporary crew member.
5.13.1) C) Each crew member must acknowledge the utility
employees presence.
D) The utility employee must communicate
with the designated crew member verbally
or by radio before stating work.
Yellow flags indicate ___ restrictions.
B) Temporary speed A) Permanent speed
(GCOR 5.4.2) B) Temporary speed
The conductor must A train has experienced an emergency
announce "going application of the brakes. Upon inspection, the
between" by radio. The conductor discovers a broken knuckle. As a
angle cock can be result, the train is separated by 70 feet. The
closed on the attached broken knuckle the conductor will replace is on
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BNSF EXAM STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (163)
Your train is left unattended on the main track in
block system limits. In what position should you
C) Off (GCOR 5.9.2) have your headlights?
A) Dim
B) Bright
C) Off
When may a train increase speed after passing
a yellow-red flag if no restriction is in effect as
A) A crew member specified by a track bulletin, track warrant, or
has received general order, and no red flag is displayed?
instructions from the A) A crew member has received instructions from the
employee in charge, or employee in charge, or the
the leading wheels of leading wheels of movement are four miles
movement are beyond the yellow-red flag, and the train
four miles beyond the dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin
yellow-red flag, and the or track warrant protecting man or
train dispatcher has equipment is in effect at that location.
verified that no
track bulletin or track B) A crew member has received instructions
warrant protecting from the employee in charge, or the rear
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man or equipment is wheels of movement are four miles beyond
in effect at that the yellow-red flag, and the train dispatcher
location. (GCOR 5.4.3B) has verified that no track bulletin or track
warrant protecting man or
equipment is in effect at that location.
Crew members must clearly communicate the name of
The train passes the the signals affecting their
signal. (GCOR 1.47) train. They must continue to observe and
announce any changes to the signal until which
of the following occurs?
Your train is approaching a public crossing at
grade with the engine in front. In what position
A) Bright (GCOR 5.9) should you have your headlights?
A) Bright
B) Dim
C) Off
Where must the hand brakes be applied when
setting out cars on a grade and the slack is
A) Apply hand brakes stretched?
on the high end of the A) Apply hand brakes on the low end of the cars.
cars. (ABTH 102.1) B) Apply hand brakes on the high end if the cars.
C) Apply hand brakes in the middle of the cut of cars.
On an engine servicing or repair track, what
distance must the derails be positioned from
the rolling equipment for protection?
B) At least 50 feet (GCOR A) At least 25 feet
5.13B) B) At least 50 feet
C) At least 100 feet
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D) At least 150 feet
Where must the hand brakes be applied when
setting out cars on a grade and the slack is
A) Apply hand brakes bunched?
on the low end of the A) Apply hand brakes on the low end of the cars.
cars (ABTH 102.1) B) Apply hand brakes on the high end if the cars.
C) Apply hand brakes in the middle of the cut of cars.
What should you do if your train is within the limits of a
Form B when it takes effect?
A) Stop and wait for A) Stop and wait for instructions from the employee in
instructions from the charge.
employee in charge. B) Proceed on signal indication.
(GCOR 15.2)
C) Proceed through limits quickly.
D) Call the dispatcher and be governed by their
instructions.
Red flags indicate where
A) Trains may proceed
C) Trains must stop B) Workmen are working
(GCOR 5.4.7) C) Trains must stop
D) Speed restrictions are located
BNSF 1303 passed a yellow flag at milepost
152.3 in advance of Form A number 1932. The
B) Once the rear of the train slows to 30 MPH to comply with the
train passed the green restrictions. A green flag is located at milepost
flag. (GCOR 5.4.2) 155.7. When can the train resume track speed?
A) Once the leading wheels have passed the flag
B) Once the rear of the train passed the flag
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Where would you find the type of authority in effect at
C) Type of operation and a specific location?
Item 3 in the timetable. A) Item 5 of the timetable
(Timetable) B) SSI Item 3
C) Type of operation and Item 3 in the timetable.
A trainmaster directs a utility employee to
assist the train crew passing through the
station in repairing a malfunctioning
locomotive. What is the first step for the utility
D) The utility employee employee to attach to the crew?
must communicate with A) The designated crew member must identify
the designated crew the utility employee to each crew member.
member verbally or by B) The designated crew member must
radio before stating authorize the utility employee to work as a
work. (GCOR temporary crew member.
5.13.1) C) Each crew member must acknowledge the utility
employees presence.
D) The utility employee must communicate
with the designated crew member verbally
or by radio before stating work.
Yellow flags indicate ___ restrictions.
B) Temporary speed A) Permanent speed
(GCOR 5.4.2) B) Temporary speed
The conductor must A train has experienced an emergency
announce "going application of the brakes. Upon inspection, the
between" by radio. The conductor discovers a broken knuckle. As a
angle cock can be result, the train is separated by 70 feet. The
closed on the attached broken knuckle the conductor will replace is on
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