Train Operator Exam questions with
complete solutions
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
This signal aspect means (6-33) - correct answer ✔✔ stop and stay
This signal aspect mean (6-34) - correct answer ✔✔ proceed on diverging route expecting next
signal to be clear
This aspect means (6-35) - correct answer ✔✔ proceed, prepared to stop at next signal on main
route.
This signal aspect means (7-36) - correct 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) - correct answer ✔✔ yard indication signal used in place of call-on
This sign indicates (7-38) - correct answer ✔✔ a point at which a 6-car train may resume
allowable speed
A fouling point sign is used to (7-39) - correct answer ✔✔ define the clearance point at hand-
operated switches
complete solutions
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
This signal aspect means (6-33) - correct answer ✔✔ stop and stay
This signal aspect mean (6-34) - correct answer ✔✔ proceed on diverging route expecting next
signal to be clear
This aspect means (6-35) - correct answer ✔✔ proceed, prepared to stop at next signal on main
route.
This signal aspect means (7-36) - correct 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) - correct answer ✔✔ yard indication signal used in place of call-on
This sign indicates (7-38) - correct answer ✔✔ a point at which a 6-car train may resume
allowable speed
A fouling point sign is used to (7-39) - correct answer ✔✔ define the clearance point at hand-
operated switches
