NORAC Rules Exam
NORAC RULES EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
When are prescription drugs or Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications allowed to
be used by employees while on duty or on company property? - Correct Answer-
none
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Reduce Speed - Correct Answer-Held
horizontally at arm's length
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Apply Air Brakes - Correct Answer-
Swung horizontally above the head, when train is standing.
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Release Air Brakes - Correct Answer-
Held at arm's length above the head, when train is standing.
What is required when a train encounters an unattended fusee, burning on or
near its track - Correct Answer-If a train on a main track or controlled siding
encounters an unattended fusee burning on a main track or controlled siding, or
on a track next to a main track or controlled siding, it must stop. It must then
proceed at Restricted Speed until the head end is 1 mile beyond the fusee.
Once a Blue Signal (flag) has been displayed, who may remove it - Correct Answer-
4. Only a person of the same group or craft that displayed the signals may remove
it, after all the workmen are clear
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What whistle signal must be sounded when approaching and passing roadway
workers or equipment on or near the track? - Correct Answer--o
Indication: Approaching Roadway Workers or their equipment on or near the
track, regardless of any whistle prohibitions. After this initial warning, sound two
short whistle signals intermittently until the head end of train has passed the
Roadway Workers or their equipment.
In addition to ringing the bell continuously, what is required if the horn or whistle
fails en route and there is no other operable forward-facing horn or whistle -
Correct Answer-Notify the dispatcher immediately. Reduce speed to not
exceeding 30mph Ring bell continuously, if equipped. Stop before each public
highway crossing at grade and provide on ground warning until the crossing is
occupied unless automatic crossing warning devices are functioning properly or
no traffic is approaching or stopped at a crossing not equipped with automatic
crossing warning devices
When must the engine bell be sounded, in addition to approaching and passing
public crossings at grade - Correct Answer-1. When the engine is about to move.
2. When running through tunnels.
3. While approaching and passing public highway crossings at grade.
4. When approaching locations where Roadway Workers may be at work on
tracks, bridges, and other points.
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5. When passing a train standing on an adjacent track.
6. In an emergency.
When a passenger train is equipped with a communicating signal appliance, what
signal indicates when running, stop at once - Correct Answer-(a) - When running,
stop at once
What is the Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)? - Correct Answer-A block signal
system in which the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal,
cab signal, or both.
What is a Return Movement? - Correct Answer-The movement of an uncoupled
engine (or engines) or leading portion of a train, directed back toward the
remaining stationary portion of the same train.
What is s a Distant Signal - Correct Answer-A fixed signal used to govern the
approach of a train to a home signal.
What is a Home Signal - Correct Answer-A fixed signal governing entrance to an
interlocking or controlled point.
What is a Main Track - Correct Answer-A track designated by Timetable upon
which train movements are authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules
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What is a Bulletin Order (BO) - Correct Answer-A publication used to notify
employees of changes to rules. procedures, or other instructions affecting the
movement of trains. Bulletin Orders are issued periodically by the designated
officer
What is a General Order (GO) - Correct Answer-A publication used to summarize
changes to the Timetable and other instruction manuals. General Orders contain
revision pages for the Timetable and are issued periodically by the designated
officer.
What is a Division Notice (DN) - Correct Answer-A publication issued periodically
by the designated officer, (
which contains instructions or information which do not affect the movement of
trains.
What is Medium Speed - Correct Answer-Not exceeding 30 MPH
What is Limited Speed - Correct Answer-: For passenger trains, not exceeding 45
MPH; for freight trains, not exceeding 40 MPH
What is Slow Speed - Correct Answer-Not exceeding 15 MPH
What is Normal Speed - Correct Answer-The maximum authorized speed
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NORAC RULES EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
When are prescription drugs or Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications allowed to
be used by employees while on duty or on company property? - Correct Answer-
none
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Reduce Speed - Correct Answer-Held
horizontally at arm's length
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Apply Air Brakes - Correct Answer-
Swung horizontally above the head, when train is standing.
What is the hand, lantern or flag signal to Release Air Brakes - Correct Answer-
Held at arm's length above the head, when train is standing.
What is required when a train encounters an unattended fusee, burning on or
near its track - Correct Answer-If a train on a main track or controlled siding
encounters an unattended fusee burning on a main track or controlled siding, or
on a track next to a main track or controlled siding, it must stop. It must then
proceed at Restricted Speed until the head end is 1 mile beyond the fusee.
Once a Blue Signal (flag) has been displayed, who may remove it - Correct Answer-
4. Only a person of the same group or craft that displayed the signals may remove
it, after all the workmen are clear
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What whistle signal must be sounded when approaching and passing roadway
workers or equipment on or near the track? - Correct Answer--o
Indication: Approaching Roadway Workers or their equipment on or near the
track, regardless of any whistle prohibitions. After this initial warning, sound two
short whistle signals intermittently until the head end of train has passed the
Roadway Workers or their equipment.
In addition to ringing the bell continuously, what is required if the horn or whistle
fails en route and there is no other operable forward-facing horn or whistle -
Correct Answer-Notify the dispatcher immediately. Reduce speed to not
exceeding 30mph Ring bell continuously, if equipped. Stop before each public
highway crossing at grade and provide on ground warning until the crossing is
occupied unless automatic crossing warning devices are functioning properly or
no traffic is approaching or stopped at a crossing not equipped with automatic
crossing warning devices
When must the engine bell be sounded, in addition to approaching and passing
public crossings at grade - Correct Answer-1. When the engine is about to move.
2. When running through tunnels.
3. While approaching and passing public highway crossings at grade.
4. When approaching locations where Roadway Workers may be at work on
tracks, bridges, and other points.
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5. When passing a train standing on an adjacent track.
6. In an emergency.
When a passenger train is equipped with a communicating signal appliance, what
signal indicates when running, stop at once - Correct Answer-(a) - When running,
stop at once
What is the Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)? - Correct Answer-A block signal
system in which the use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal,
cab signal, or both.
What is a Return Movement? - Correct Answer-The movement of an uncoupled
engine (or engines) or leading portion of a train, directed back toward the
remaining stationary portion of the same train.
What is s a Distant Signal - Correct Answer-A fixed signal used to govern the
approach of a train to a home signal.
What is a Home Signal - Correct Answer-A fixed signal governing entrance to an
interlocking or controlled point.
What is a Main Track - Correct Answer-A track designated by Timetable upon
which train movements are authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules
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What is a Bulletin Order (BO) - Correct Answer-A publication used to notify
employees of changes to rules. procedures, or other instructions affecting the
movement of trains. Bulletin Orders are issued periodically by the designated
officer
What is a General Order (GO) - Correct Answer-A publication used to summarize
changes to the Timetable and other instruction manuals. General Orders contain
revision pages for the Timetable and are issued periodically by the designated
officer.
What is a Division Notice (DN) - Correct Answer-A publication issued periodically
by the designated officer, (
which contains instructions or information which do not affect the movement of
trains.
What is Medium Speed - Correct Answer-Not exceeding 30 MPH
What is Limited Speed - Correct Answer-: For passenger trains, not exceeding 45
MPH; for freight trains, not exceeding 40 MPH
What is Slow Speed - Correct Answer-Not exceeding 15 MPH
What is Normal Speed - Correct Answer-The maximum authorized speed
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