BNSF Roadway Worker Protection Exam
Practice 2026 Guide
1. Roadway Worker Protection train- Must be renewed annually.
ing
2. The cardinal rule of railroading is: Always expect a train or equipment to move on any
track in either direction at any time.
3. "Fouling" the track means being 4
within feet of the field side of the
nearest rail.
4. According to the FRA, when working A person or equipment could be struck by a train or
in the foul: on-track equipment.
5. The following are roadway workers. Contractor employees whose duties for a railroad client
may require fouling a track.
6. Roadway workers are responsible to Prior to fouling the track.
ascertain on track safety is provided:
7. A roadway worker shall not foul a When necessary for the performance of duty.
track except :
8. Roadway workers who perform Must be trained in the General Code of Operating
work in the fouling space must do Rules
all of the following except:
9. What must an EIC do before any Conduct an on-track safety job briefing.
roadway worker fouls a track?
10. When is an on-track safety job brief- When each roadway worker acknowledges under-
ing considered complete? standing of protection provided.
11. A roadway worker has a "Right to The EIC.
Challenge". When concerned about
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Practice 2026 Guide
1. Roadway Worker Protection train- Must be renewed annually.
ing
2. The cardinal rule of railroading is: Always expect a train or equipment to move on any
track in either direction at any time.
3. "Fouling" the track means being 4
within feet of the field side of the
nearest rail.
4. According to the FRA, when working A person or equipment could be struck by a train or
in the foul: on-track equipment.
5. The following are roadway workers. Contractor employees whose duties for a railroad client
may require fouling a track.
6. Roadway workers are responsible to Prior to fouling the track.
ascertain on track safety is provided:
7. A roadway worker shall not foul a When necessary for the performance of duty.
track except :
8. Roadway workers who perform Must be trained in the General Code of Operating
work in the fouling space must do Rules
all of the following except:
9. What must an EIC do before any Conduct an on-track safety job briefing.
roadway worker fouls a track?
10. When is an on-track safety job brief- When each roadway worker acknowledges under-
ing considered complete? standing of protection provided.
11. A roadway worker has a "Right to The EIC.
Challenge". When concerned about
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