TRAIN OPERATOR EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
|ALREADY GRADED A+ (REAL DEAL)
If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST procedure for a
train operator to follow - (Correct Answer) - obtain an explanation for the dispatcher
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first - (Correct 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 - (Correct Answer) - ten seconds
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time must the train with all identification
equipment properly displayed and in place - (Correct Answer) - two
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop the first car of the train - (Correct
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 - (Correct 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 - (Correct Answer) - four short
,When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the train whistle he is...... - (Correct 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 - (Correct Answer) - all trains within the interlocking limits to
come to an immediate stop.
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train operator must. - (Correct 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.
An absolute block is - (Correct Answer) - section of track that can be occupied by no more than
two trains at a time.
An interlocking is - (Correct Answer) - a section or sections of track where the signals and
switches are controlled by a tower
A timetable is - (Correct 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 - (Correct Answer) -
loca route does not divert him from their scheduled line
,Train Operators reprt to - (Correct Answer) - train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO) yard
dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air by examining the duplex air gauge -
(Correct 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 - (Correct Answer) - ample opportunity
If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is only necessary to secure the train
(when) - (Correct Answer) - the train must always be secured
A train may run ahead of schedule if - (Correct Answer) - ordered to do so by proper authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ lantern - (Correct Answer) - red
A signal which is never clear but always displays a red aspect is a _____ signal - (Correct Answer)
- marker
This signal indicates (4-23) - (Correct Answer) - Stop and call
, This Signal indicates (24-4) - (Correct Answer) - approach with caution at allowable speed and
the next signal will clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) - (Correct Answer) - Proceed
This signal means (5-26) - (Correct Answer) - proceed with caution, prepared to stop at next
signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) - (Correct Answer) - beginning of grade timing
section at the indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) - (Correct Answer) - there are no electrically operated signals
beyond this point
The non-illuminated sign shown is the: (5-29) - (Correct Answer) - station car stop sign for 6-car
trains
This sign means (5-30) - (Correct Answer) - reverse move for 4-car trains
This signal aspect means (5-31) - (Correct Answer) - proceed normally on diverging route
This signal indicates (6-32) - (Correct Answer) - Proceed on diverging route expecting next signal
to be red
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
|ALREADY GRADED A+ (REAL DEAL)
If in doubt as to the meaning of any rule, regulation, or instruction, the BEST procedure for a
train operator to follow - (Correct Answer) - obtain an explanation for the dispatcher
Before leaving his train for any reason a conductor must first - (Correct 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 - (Correct Answer) - ten seconds
How many minutes before the scheduled leaving time must the train with all identification
equipment properly displayed and in place - (Correct Answer) - two
When making a station stop, a train operator must stop the first car of the train - (Correct
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 - (Correct 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 - (Correct Answer) - four short
,When a train operator sounds three short blasts on the train whistle he is...... - (Correct 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 - (Correct Answer) - all trains within the interlocking limits to
come to an immediate stop.
When a train bypasses a station platform, the train operator must. - (Correct 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.
An absolute block is - (Correct Answer) - section of track that can be occupied by no more than
two trains at a time.
An interlocking is - (Correct Answer) - a section or sections of track where the signals and
switches are controlled by a tower
A timetable is - (Correct 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 - (Correct Answer) -
loca route does not divert him from their scheduled line
,Train Operators reprt to - (Correct Answer) - train dispatchers, superintendents (RTO) yard
dispatchers.
Trains dispatchers must observe that there is sufficient air by examining the duplex air gauge -
(Correct 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 - (Correct Answer) - ample opportunity
If a train operator must leave his train while enroute, it is only necessary to secure the train
(when) - (Correct Answer) - the train must always be secured
A train may run ahead of schedule if - (Correct Answer) - ordered to do so by proper authority
A proceed hand signal may never be given with a _______ lantern - (Correct Answer) - red
A signal which is never clear but always displays a red aspect is a _____ signal - (Correct Answer)
- marker
This signal indicates (4-23) - (Correct Answer) - Stop and call
, This Signal indicates (24-4) - (Correct Answer) - approach with caution at allowable speed and
the next signal will clear.
The indication of this signal is (4-25) - (Correct Answer) - Proceed
This signal means (5-26) - (Correct Answer) - proceed with caution, prepared to stop at next
signal.
The indication of this illuminated sign is (5-27) - (Correct Answer) - beginning of grade timing
section at the indicated speed
This sign means that (5-28) - (Correct Answer) - there are no electrically operated signals
beyond this point
The non-illuminated sign shown is the: (5-29) - (Correct Answer) - station car stop sign for 6-car
trains
This sign means (5-30) - (Correct Answer) - reverse move for 4-car trains
This signal aspect means (5-31) - (Correct Answer) - proceed normally on diverging route
This signal indicates (6-32) - (Correct Answer) - Proceed on diverging route expecting next signal
to be red
