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.
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