Csx Operating Rules 100 Questions

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1.

Which of the following describes Restricted Speed?
- A.
  
  A speed not exceeding 15mph.
- B.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car , an obstruction, on-track equipment or a stop signal.
- C.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, a stop signal, a derail or an improperly lined switch. It must permit looking out for broken rail. It will not exceed 15mph.
- D.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision, short of a train, a car, an obstruction, a derail or an improperly lined switch, on-track equipment or a stop signal.
2.

Which of the following describes Controlled Speed?
- A.
  
  A speed not exceeding 15 MPH.
- B.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on-track equipment or a stop signal.
- C.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within on-half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, a stop signal, a derail or an improperly lined switch. It must permit looking out for broken rail. It will not exceed 15mph.
- D.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision, short of a train, a car, an obstruction, a derail or an improperly lined switch, on-track equipment or a stop signal.
3.

Which of the following describes the speed required when trains are using other than main or signaled tracks?
- A.
  
  A speed not exceeding 15mph.
- B.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on-track equipment or a stop signal.
- C.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within on-half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, a stop signal, a derail or an improperly lined switch. It must permit looking out for broken rail. It will not exceed 15mph.
- D.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision, short of a train, a car, an obstruction, a derail or an improperly lined switch, on-track equipment or a stop signal.
4.

When trains are using other than main or signaled tracks, what is the maximum speed permitted?
- A.
  
  10 MPH on other than main tracks, or signaled tracks.
- B.
  
  25 MPH on non-signaled sidings.
- C.
  
  15 MPH through hand-operated turnouts and crossovers to and from the main track, unless equipped with a signal - 10 MPH through other hand-operated turnouts.
- D.
  
  All of these answers are correct.
5.

What is the maximum authorized speed for trains operating against the current of traffic or when the signal system is suspended?
- A.
  
  49 MPH freight, 59 MPH passenger.
- B.
  
  59 MPH for freight and passenger.
- C.
  
  70 MPH for freight and passenger.
- D.
  
  60 MPH freight, 70 MPH passenger.
6.

What is the maximum authorized speed for trains handling multi-level auto-rack equipment, including Amtrak's Auto Train?
- A.
  
  49 MPH.
- B.
  
  59 MPH.
- C.
  
  70 MPH.
- D.
  
  79 MPH.
7.

Which of the following describes Slow Speed?
- A.
  
  A speed not exceeding 15 MPH.
- B.
  
  A speed not exceeding 30 MPH.
- C.
  
  A speed not exceeding 45 MPH.
- D.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on-track equipment or a stop signal.
8.

Which of the following describes Limited Speed?
- A.
  
  A speed not exceeding 15 MPH
- B.
  
  A speed not exceeding 30 MPH.
- C.
  
  A speed not exceeding 45 MPH.
- D.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on-track equipment or a stop signal.
9.

Which of the following describes Medium Speed?
- A.
  
  A speed not exceeding 15 MPH
- B.
  
  A speed not exceeding 30 MPH.
- C.
  
  A speed not exceeding 45 MPH.
- D.
  
  A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision. It will also permit stopping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on-track equipment or a stop signal.
10.

Which of the following describes an auxiliary track for meeting or passing trains, where block signals govern train movements?
- A.
  
  Signaled Siding.
- B.
  
  Controlled Siding.
- C.
  
  Yard Limits.
- D.
  
  Auxiliary Track.
11.

Which of the following describes the term Special Instruction?
- A.
  
  Information contained in Timetables, System Bulletins, General Bulletins, and CSX Procedural Instruction Manual.
- B.
  
  A computer generated form issued by a train dispatcher. It contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed. It also contains information as to the latest System and General Bulletins issued.
- C.
  
  Written or electronically transmitted special instructions concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains issued by the Operating Rules Department.
- D.
  
  A computer-generated form advising of a dispatcher bulletin number and the number of train messages it must contain. Its address must correspond to the associated dispatcher bulletin.
12.

Which of the following describes the term System Bulletin?
- A.
  
  Information contained in Timetables, System Bulletins, General Bulletins, and CSX Procedural Instruction Manual.
- B.
  
  A computer generated form issued by a train dispatcher. It contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed. It also contains information as to the latest System and General Bulletins issued.
- C.
  
  Written or electronically transmitted special instructions concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains issued by the Operating Rules Department.
- D.
  
  A computer-generated form advising of a dispatcher bulletin number and the number of train messages it must contain. Its address must correspond to the associated dispatcher bulletin.
13.

Which of the following describes the term Dispatcher Bulletin?
- A.
  
  Information contained in Timetables, System Bulletins, General Bulletins, and CSX Procedural Instruction Manual.
- B.
  
  A computer generated form issued by a train dispatcher. It contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed. It also contains information as to the latest System and General Bulletins issued.
- C.
  
  Written or electronically transmitted special instructions concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains issued by the Operating Rules Department.
- D.
  
  A computer-generated form advising of a dispatcher bulletin number and the number of train messages it must contain. Its address must correspond to the associated dispatcher bulletin.
14.

Which of the following describes the term General Bulletin?
- A.
  
  Written or electronically transmitted special instructions concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains issued by a division.
- B.
  
  A computer generated form issued by a train dispatcher. It contains current operating instructions applying to the train addressed. It also contains information as to the latest System and General Bulletins issued.
- C.
  
  Written or electronically transmitted special instructions concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains issued by the Operating Rules Department.
- D.
  
  A computer-generated form advising of a dispatcher bulletin number and the number of train messages it must contain. Its address must correspond to the associated dispatcher bulletin.
15.

Which of the following is the responsibility of the conductor?
- A.
  
  The supervision of the operation and administration of the train.
- B.
  
  Consulting with the engineer if any doubts arise concerning the authority for proceeding or safety.
- C.
  
  Notifying the engineer of restrictions imposed by dispatcher message or instructions not more than five (5) miles but not less than two (2) before reaching them.
- D.
  
  All of these answers are correct.
16.

Which of the following is the responsibility of the engineer?
- A.
  
  Operating the engine safely and efficiently and the proper handling of the train.
- B.
  
  Assuming the responsibilities of the conductor when there is no conductor on the train or if the conductor is disabled.
- C.
  
  The safety of the train and the observance of the rules, jointly with the conductor.
- D.
  
  All of these answers are correct.
17.

Which of the following is the responsibility of all crew members?
- A.
  
  Ensure that the train is safely operated and rules are observed by assuming as much responsibility as possible to prevent accidents or rule violations.
- B.
  
  Conductors and engineers are responsible for the safety of the train and observance of the rules, so other employees are relieved of this responsibility.
- C.
  
  Obeying the conductor's instructions, even if these instructions endanger the safety of the train or violates the rules.
- D.
  
  All of these answers are correct.
18.

Which of the following documents must be carried by each employee whose assignment requires them to enter or use controlled tracks?
- A.
  
  Operating Rules and Timetable Special Instructions.
- B.
  
  System Bulletins.
- C.
  
  General Bulletins.
- D.
  
  All of these answers are correct.
19.

When rules and instructions conflict, which of the following describes the proper order that documents supercede the instructions found in the remaining documents?
- A.
  
  Special instructions in the timetable (supercede instructions in....), System and General Bulletins, Dispatcher messages and Form EC-1 instructions.
- B.
  
  Form EC-1 instructions (supercede instructions in....), Dispatcher messages, System and General Bulletins, and Special Instructions in the timetable.
- C.
  
  Dispatcher messages (supercede instructions in....) Special instructions in the timetable System and General Bulletins, and Form EC-1 instructions.
- D.
  
  System and General Bulletins (supercede instructions in...), Special instructions in the timetable, Form EC-1 instructions and Dispatcher messages.
20.

What flagging signals are required to be carried in the leading engine and the last car of a passenger train?
- A.
  
  Not less than 12 torpedoes, 6 red fusees and a red flag.
- B.
  
  Not less than 6 red fusees and a red flag.
- C.
  
  At least 1 red fusee and a red flag.
- D.
  
  All of these answers are correct.
21.

What is required when a train encounters an unattended fusee, burning on or near its track?
- A.
  
  Stop until the fusee burns out, then proceed at restricted speed for one mile.
- B.
  
  Immediately reduce to restricted speed for one mile.
- C.
  
  Immediately reduce to restricted speed for 15 minutes.
- D.
  
  Immediately reduce to controlled speed for 15 minutes.
22.

What is required if the horn on the lead engine fails en route, an no other engine can be used in the lead position?
- A.
  
  The bell must be rung continuously while train is moving.
- B.
  
  The speed must be reduced where necessary.
- C.
  
  The train must stop before fouling public crossing at grade to permit a crew member to provide warning at the crossing until the lead engine occupies the crossing.
- D.
  
  The train must stop before fouling public crossings at grade to permit a crew member to provide warning at the crossing, unless the crossing is protected by automatic warning devices.
23.

When must the engine horn be sounded when approaching public crossings at grade, when a train is traveling at a speed greater than 45 MPH?
- A.
  
  Sound the horn for atleast 15 seconds, but no more than 20 seconds before the lead engine enters the crossing.
- B.
  
  Begin sounding the horn at or about, but no more than one-quarter mile (1,320 feet) in advance of the crossing, but not less than 15 seconds.
- C.
  
  Begin sounding the horn at or about, but not more than one-quarter mile (1,320 feet) in advance of the crossing, even if the warning will be less than 15 seconds in duration.
- D.
  
  All of the answers are correct.
24.

Where must the engine horn be sounded when approaching public crossings at grade, when a train is traveling at 45 MPH or less?
- A.
  
  Sound the horn for at least 15 seconds, but no more than 20 seconds before the lead engine enters the crossing.
- B.
  
  Begin sounding the horn at or about, but not more than one-quarter mile (1,320 feet) in advance of the crossing, but not less than 15 seconds.
- C.
  
  Begin sounding the horn at or about, but not more than one-quarter mile (1,320 feet) in advance of the crossing, even if the warning will be less than 15 seconds in duration.
- D.
  
  All of these answers are correct.
25.

What is required if the headlight on the lead engine fails en route, when both auxillary (ditch) lights are inoperative?
- A.
  
  The bell must be rung continuously while train is moving and horn sounded frequently.
- B.
  
  The speed must be reduced when necessary, but not exceeding 20 MPH over public highway-rail crossings.
- C.
  
  A white light must be used in its place at night.
- D.
  
  All of these answers are correct.