CSX Conductor Final Review Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - CORRECT ANSWER Ranking Employee or
Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - CORRECT ANSWER Arm out horizontal over
the track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - CORRECT ANSWER Always take the
safe course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER Hand held overhead
when Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - CORRECT ANSWER Ranking
Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - CORRECT ANSWER In the "on" or
derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Ensure that any
preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not locked, spiked, or
tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee must? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the
instructions of said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
,You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each switch an
employee should check what? - CORRECT ANSWER That all switch points are flush and
aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify what? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all properly aligned
for the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains for storing
cars and other purposes? - CORRECT ANSWER Yard
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent track? -
CORRECT ANSWER Clearance Point
What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel, consisting of two
switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to another? - CORRECT
ANSWER Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? - CORRECT
ANSWER Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the route of a
passing train? - CORRECT ANSWER 30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps must be
taken when disembarking moving equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Avoid getting off
equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be placing your
foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? - CORRECT
ANSWER putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
, when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement, slack actions
and? - CORRECT ANSWER Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground - CORRECT
ANSWER 12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? - CORRECT
ANSWER dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Broom.
2) Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - CORRECT ANSWER 1) On duty, or reporting
for duty. 2) on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the following apply? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Do not
extend over the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH anglecocks are closed
before adjusting hoses with hands.
When handling a EOT device, an employee must... - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Secure EOT air
hose by s hook if available. 2) Do not place the EOT where it may become a tripping hazard
When lifting objects what safety steps must be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Never use
Excessive Force. 2) Assume a balanced posture.
Your Coworker is acting in an unsafe manner, what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER Warn the employee of their unsafe behavior
When must an employee report an injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately or prior to
leaving CSX Property.
What hazards must be avoided when performing tasks? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Pinch
Points. 2) Excessive Force
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Who is Responsible for making Pay Claims? - CORRECT ANSWER Ranking Employee or
Employee to be paid
What is the Hand Signal for Reduce Speed? - CORRECT ANSWER Arm out horizontal over
the track
Which of the following are allowed by the Rulebook? - CORRECT ANSWER Always take the
safe course
What is the Hand Signal for Release Air Brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER Hand held overhead
when Equipment is Standing
Who authorizes a Utility Employee to join an Assigned Crew? - CORRECT ANSWER Ranking
Employee
What is the normal position for a switch or derail? - CORRECT ANSWER In the "on" or
derailing position
Before lining a switch or derail, an employee must? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Ensure that any
preceeding movement has passed clearance points. 2) Ensure that the device is not locked, spiked, or
tagged "out of service"
If a lock is found to be defective or missing on a main line switch or derail an employee must? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1) Report device to Trainmaster/Dispatcher. 2) Be governed by the
instructions of said Dispatcher/Trainmaster
When an Employee determines that a switch or derail is defective, the employee must? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) Not operate the device. 2) Report device to Proper Authority
,You are standing in a yard using multiple switches on long shoves. After lining each switch an
employee should check what? - CORRECT ANSWER That all switch points are flush and
aligned properly.
When using a portable radio in a shove move, Employee instructions must specify what? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) Employee is clear of all tracks. 2) Switches and Derails are all properly aligned
for the move
What is a System of Tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains for storing
cars and other purposes? - CORRECT ANSWER Yard
By Definition, what is the location in a turnout where it is unsafe to pass on an adjacent track? -
CORRECT ANSWER Clearance Point
What is a track connection between two adjacent tracks, not necessarily parallel, consisting of two
switches whose primary purpose is to allow crossing from one track to another? - CORRECT
ANSWER Crossover
What is a device of "Necessary Track" used to change from one track to another? - CORRECT
ANSWER Switch
What is the the minimum distance you must stand from a switch or derail involved in the route of a
passing train? - CORRECT ANSWER 30'
When crossing tracks with standing equipment, what safety precautions must be taken? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) Stop and check both directions. 2) Do not cross within 25' of standing equipment.
In addition to facing the equipment and maintaining 3 points of contact, what other steps must be
taken when disembarking moving equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Avoid getting off
equipment in an unsafe area. 2)Stop at the bottom rung and observe where you will be placing your
foot.
When crossing standing equipment you must find sufficient handholds and avoid? - CORRECT
ANSWER putting feet on coupler, air hose, anglecocks etc.
, when riding a car, maintain 3 points of contact, be prepared for unexpected movement, slack actions
and? - CORRECT ANSWER Face direction of movement
Do not ride on a car with a grab bar that is less than ___________ above the ground - CORRECT
ANSWER 12"
What is required when riding a car approaching a close clearance? - CORRECT
ANSWER dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
What can be used to clear foreign materials from a switch? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Broom.
2) Switch
Employees are prohibited from using alcohol... - CORRECT ANSWER 1) On duty, or reporting
for duty. 2) on CSX Property, Vehicles, or facilities provided by CSX
When working with air hoses, which of the following apply? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Do not
extend over the drawbar when adjusting hoses. 2) make certain that BOTH anglecocks are closed
before adjusting hoses with hands.
When handling a EOT device, an employee must... - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Secure EOT air
hose by s hook if available. 2) Do not place the EOT where it may become a tripping hazard
When lifting objects what safety steps must be taken? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Never use
Excessive Force. 2) Assume a balanced posture.
Your Coworker is acting in an unsafe manner, what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER Warn the employee of their unsafe behavior
When must an employee report an injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately or prior to
leaving CSX Property.
What hazards must be avoided when performing tasks? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Pinch
Points. 2) Excessive Force
