CSX Freight Conductor Final Exam 2025 || A+ Score Secured.
When radios are used during a shove movement, employees must communicate what? correct
answers -They are clear of all tracks.
-Where point protection is being provided.
-Switches and Derails are alligned
-Distance of movement
Clearance Point correct answers the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage
on an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment
When a car is unsafe for movement, Ask. correct answers Dispatcher or supervisor for
instructions
If a car is Damages or Defective, ask. correct answers Mechanical Dept. or Transportation Dept.
for instructions.
Don't move any car flagged to be over weight on train Documentation, unless authorized by.
correct answers Customer Service or Clearance Bureau
When track length is insufficient to permit leaving equipment clear of connecting tracks and it is
necessary to leave it beyond the clearance points, how must it be left? correct answers
Completely occupy the switch of connecting track
Cars weighing more than 95 tons, you must. correct answers -Observe cars for excessive
Rocking
-Reduce speed if rocking is observed
-Avoid speeds between 14-21 MPH
To test if hand brake is working you must. correct answers -Push against equipment with
locomotive
,-Look/Listen for Retarding Effect
Unattended equipment must be secured with. correct answers -Sufficient amount of handbrakes
(Not less than 1).
When Clearance Point is not identified, determine clearance point by. correct answers -Standing
outside Rail & off Crosstie of connecting track
-Extend arm towards equipment
-Identify location where equipment can't be touched.
-Position equipment an additional 50ft beyond that point
All employees Directing pushing or Shoving movement, must. correct answers -Provide point
protection on Equipment or from the Ground
-Ensure equipment is coupled by Stretching Slack.
Who can provide Point Protection? correct answers Qualified Employee
Do not release hand brake until correct answers Equipment is coupled to locomotive
After applying Sufficient amount of handbrakes brakes. correct answers -Verify Brake Shoes on
(B) End are against the wheel.
-Instruct locomotive operator to release independent Brakes
How do you test if Hand Brakes are Sufficient? correct answers One Minute Brake Test
If Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for Transport. correct answers -Do NOT accept,
Pull or Allow it to continue in Transportation
, Who do you notify if Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for transport. correct answers
-Customer service
-Train Dispatchers, or
-Supervisor
What is an acceptable shipping Document. correct answers Radio Waybill ( Hand-written,
Printed not cursive)
When are Radio Waybills Required? correct answers -To correct existing Document
-When shipping Document is not present
-When all required entries are not present
Who do you contact to generate a Radio Waybill? correct answers Dispatcher or Supervisor
Except in Yard or Terminals Clearance Impacted Shipments must be Authorized by. correct
answers Clearance Bureau
When moving clearance impacted shipment make sure to l. correct answers Position it so Crew
can observe it
Before picking up Clearance impacted shipment on line-of-road, recieve instructions from
correct answers Clearance Bureau
Doors that must be closed and latched BEFORE DEPARTING correct answers Box Car Doors
and Bottom Discharge Doors
What end of car has the hand brake correct answers B-End
When radios are used during a shove movement, employees must communicate what? correct
answers -They are clear of all tracks.
-Where point protection is being provided.
-Switches and Derails are alligned
-Distance of movement
Clearance Point correct answers the location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage
on an adjacent track and unsafe for an employee to ride the side of equipment
When a car is unsafe for movement, Ask. correct answers Dispatcher or supervisor for
instructions
If a car is Damages or Defective, ask. correct answers Mechanical Dept. or Transportation Dept.
for instructions.
Don't move any car flagged to be over weight on train Documentation, unless authorized by.
correct answers Customer Service or Clearance Bureau
When track length is insufficient to permit leaving equipment clear of connecting tracks and it is
necessary to leave it beyond the clearance points, how must it be left? correct answers
Completely occupy the switch of connecting track
Cars weighing more than 95 tons, you must. correct answers -Observe cars for excessive
Rocking
-Reduce speed if rocking is observed
-Avoid speeds between 14-21 MPH
To test if hand brake is working you must. correct answers -Push against equipment with
locomotive
,-Look/Listen for Retarding Effect
Unattended equipment must be secured with. correct answers -Sufficient amount of handbrakes
(Not less than 1).
When Clearance Point is not identified, determine clearance point by. correct answers -Standing
outside Rail & off Crosstie of connecting track
-Extend arm towards equipment
-Identify location where equipment can't be touched.
-Position equipment an additional 50ft beyond that point
All employees Directing pushing or Shoving movement, must. correct answers -Provide point
protection on Equipment or from the Ground
-Ensure equipment is coupled by Stretching Slack.
Who can provide Point Protection? correct answers Qualified Employee
Do not release hand brake until correct answers Equipment is coupled to locomotive
After applying Sufficient amount of handbrakes brakes. correct answers -Verify Brake Shoes on
(B) End are against the wheel.
-Instruct locomotive operator to release independent Brakes
How do you test if Hand Brakes are Sufficient? correct answers One Minute Brake Test
If Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for Transport. correct answers -Do NOT accept,
Pull or Allow it to continue in Transportation
, Who do you notify if Hazardous Shipment is not properly prepared for transport. correct answers
-Customer service
-Train Dispatchers, or
-Supervisor
What is an acceptable shipping Document. correct answers Radio Waybill ( Hand-written,
Printed not cursive)
When are Radio Waybills Required? correct answers -To correct existing Document
-When shipping Document is not present
-When all required entries are not present
Who do you contact to generate a Radio Waybill? correct answers Dispatcher or Supervisor
Except in Yard or Terminals Clearance Impacted Shipments must be Authorized by. correct
answers Clearance Bureau
When moving clearance impacted shipment make sure to l. correct answers Position it so Crew
can observe it
Before picking up Clearance impacted shipment on line-of-road, recieve instructions from
correct answers Clearance Bureau
Doors that must be closed and latched BEFORE DEPARTING correct answers Box Car Doors
and Bottom Discharge Doors
What end of car has the hand brake correct answers B-End
