TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM (QUIZBANK) | 1043 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS!!
If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST procedure for a train
operator to follow - (ANSWER)obtain an explanation for the dispatcher
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first - (ANSWER)open an emergency brake valve
A conductor must not close the doors of a train in the station until they have been fully opened for at
least - (ANSWER)ten seconds
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time must the train with all identification equipment
properly displayed and in place - (ANSWER)two
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop the first car of the train - (ANSWER)opposite the
proper station car stop sign for the length of the train
If the train whistle/horn becomes inoperative enroute, and the problem cannot be corrected, the train
operator must - (ANSWER)call the control center, then proceed at restricted speed with extreme caution
to the next station and discharge passengers
A train operator observing that the tower operator has set up the wrong route should signal with
________ whistle blasts - (ANSWER)four short
When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the train whistle he is...... - (ANSWER)calling for a
road car inspector
A train operator, operating in a yard, hearing one long blast on the tower whistle knows that the tower
operator is signaling for - (ANSWER)all trains within the interlocking limits to come to an immediate
stop.
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train operator must. - (ANSWER)Not operate faster than
15mph when leaving the station. Blow horn upon entering and leaving the station. Enter the station at
normal speed for the area.
,TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM (QUIZBANK) | 1043 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS!!
An absolute block is - (ANSWER)section of track that can be occupied by no more than two trains at a
time.
An interlocking is - (ANSWER)a section or sections of track where the signals and switches are controlled
by a tower
A timetable is - (ANSWER)the authority for the movement of regular trains in passenger service
A train operator must accept a route from the express to local track if the - (ANSWER)loca route does
not divert him from their scheduled line
Train Operators reprt to - (ANSWER)train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO) yard dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air by examining the duplex air gauge -
(ANSWER)in every instance before starting a train. before rounding curves, before approaching
descending grades.
If for any reason, some side doors of the train fail to open, the conductor must allow ______ for
customers to detrain and entrain - (ANSWER)ample opportunity
If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is only necessary to secure the train (when) -
(ANSWER)the train must always be secured
A train may run ahead of schedule if - (ANSWER)ordered to do so by proper authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ lantern - (ANSWER)red
A signal which is never clear but always displays a red aspect is a _____ signal - (ANSWER)marker
,TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM (QUIZBANK) | 1043 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS!!
This signal indicates (4-23) - (ANSWER)Stop and call
This Signal indicates (24-4) - (ANSWER)approach with caution at allowable speed and the next signal will
clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) - (ANSWER)Proceed
This signal means (5-26) - (ANSWER)proceed with caution, prepared to stop at next signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) - (ANSWER)beginning of grade timing section at the
indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) - (ANSWER)there are no electrically operated signals beyond this point
The non-illuminated sign shown is the: (5-29) - (ANSWER)station car stop sign for 6-car trains
This sign means (5-30) - (ANSWER)reverse move for 4-car trains
This signal aspect means (5-31) - (ANSWER)proceed normally on diverging route
This signal indicates (6-32) - (ANSWER)Proceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be red
This signal aspect means (6-33) - (ANSWER)stop and stay
This signal aspect mean (6-34) - (ANSWER)proceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be clear
This aspect means (6-35) - (ANSWER)proceed, prepared to stop at next signal on main route.
, TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM (QUIZBANK) | 1043 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS!!
This signal aspect means (7-36) - (ANSWER)stop, operate automatic stop, manual release, observe
automatic stop arm go down fully then proceed with restricted speed and extreme caution
This aspect means (7-37) - (ANSWER)yard indication signal used in place of call-on
This sign indicates (7-38) - (ANSWER)a point at which a 6-car train may resume allowable speed
A fouling point sign is used to (7-39) - (ANSWER)define the clearance point at hand-operated switches
This signal aspect means (7-40) - (ANSWER)proceed with caution prepared to stop within vision,
expecting to find track occupied.
The train operator whistle signal to call for assistance - (ANSWER)long-short-long-short
Block signals which are normally at danger and which enforce train operation at a predetermined
reduced speed are classified as _____ signals - (ANSWER)G.T.
The qualified employee stationed at the forward end must not be a (9) - (ANSWER)road car inspector
While the train is in motion, the employee stationed at the forward end must give a flagging signal (9) -
(ANSWER)continuously
The train operator operating from another train than the leading car must not advance the controller
beyond (10) - (ANSWER)series
Considering the actual conditions on customer train in the subway, the MOST practical method of
communication between train operator and the employee at the forward end would be using the -
(ANSWER)radio
If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST procedure for a train
operator to follow - (ANSWER)obtain an explanation for the dispatcher
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first - (ANSWER)open an emergency brake valve
A conductor must not close the doors of a train in the station until they have been fully opened for at
least - (ANSWER)ten seconds
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time must the train with all identification equipment
properly displayed and in place - (ANSWER)two
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop the first car of the train - (ANSWER)opposite the
proper station car stop sign for the length of the train
If the train whistle/horn becomes inoperative enroute, and the problem cannot be corrected, the train
operator must - (ANSWER)call the control center, then proceed at restricted speed with extreme caution
to the next station and discharge passengers
A train operator observing that the tower operator has set up the wrong route should signal with
________ whistle blasts - (ANSWER)four short
When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the train whistle he is...... - (ANSWER)calling for a
road car inspector
A train operator, operating in a yard, hearing one long blast on the tower whistle knows that the tower
operator is signaling for - (ANSWER)all trains within the interlocking limits to come to an immediate
stop.
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train operator must. - (ANSWER)Not operate faster than
15mph when leaving the station. Blow horn upon entering and leaving the station. Enter the station at
normal speed for the area.
,TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM (QUIZBANK) | 1043 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS!!
An absolute block is - (ANSWER)section of track that can be occupied by no more than two trains at a
time.
An interlocking is - (ANSWER)a section or sections of track where the signals and switches are controlled
by a tower
A timetable is - (ANSWER)the authority for the movement of regular trains in passenger service
A train operator must accept a route from the express to local track if the - (ANSWER)loca route does
not divert him from their scheduled line
Train Operators reprt to - (ANSWER)train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO) yard dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air by examining the duplex air gauge -
(ANSWER)in every instance before starting a train. before rounding curves, before approaching
descending grades.
If for any reason, some side doors of the train fail to open, the conductor must allow ______ for
customers to detrain and entrain - (ANSWER)ample opportunity
If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is only necessary to secure the train (when) -
(ANSWER)the train must always be secured
A train may run ahead of schedule if - (ANSWER)ordered to do so by proper authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ lantern - (ANSWER)red
A signal which is never clear but always displays a red aspect is a _____ signal - (ANSWER)marker
,TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM (QUIZBANK) | 1043 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS!!
This signal indicates (4-23) - (ANSWER)Stop and call
This Signal indicates (24-4) - (ANSWER)approach with caution at allowable speed and the next signal will
clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) - (ANSWER)Proceed
This signal means (5-26) - (ANSWER)proceed with caution, prepared to stop at next signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) - (ANSWER)beginning of grade timing section at the
indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) - (ANSWER)there are no electrically operated signals beyond this point
The non-illuminated sign shown is the: (5-29) - (ANSWER)station car stop sign for 6-car trains
This sign means (5-30) - (ANSWER)reverse move for 4-car trains
This signal aspect means (5-31) - (ANSWER)proceed normally on diverging route
This signal indicates (6-32) - (ANSWER)Proceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be red
This signal aspect means (6-33) - (ANSWER)stop and stay
This signal aspect mean (6-34) - (ANSWER)proceed on diverging route expecting next signal to be clear
This aspect means (6-35) - (ANSWER)proceed, prepared to stop at next signal on main route.
, TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM (QUIZBANK) | 1043 QUESTIONS | WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS!!
This signal aspect means (7-36) - (ANSWER)stop, operate automatic stop, manual release, observe
automatic stop arm go down fully then proceed with restricted speed and extreme caution
This aspect means (7-37) - (ANSWER)yard indication signal used in place of call-on
This sign indicates (7-38) - (ANSWER)a point at which a 6-car train may resume allowable speed
A fouling point sign is used to (7-39) - (ANSWER)define the clearance point at hand-operated switches
This signal aspect means (7-40) - (ANSWER)proceed with caution prepared to stop within vision,
expecting to find track occupied.
The train operator whistle signal to call for assistance - (ANSWER)long-short-long-short
Block signals which are normally at danger and which enforce train operation at a predetermined
reduced speed are classified as _____ signals - (ANSWER)G.T.
The qualified employee stationed at the forward end must not be a (9) - (ANSWER)road car inspector
While the train is in motion, the employee stationed at the forward end must give a flagging signal (9) -
(ANSWER)continuously
The train operator operating from another train than the leading car must not advance the controller
beyond (10) - (ANSWER)series
Considering the actual conditions on customer train in the subway, the MOST practical method of
communication between train operator and the employee at the forward end would be using the -
(ANSWER)radio
