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1. When is a Job Briefing required?

At the beginning of each job and when the work changes.

When the work becomes confusing or new tasks are started.

When a rule violation is observed.

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2. What must a crew member immediately do, when a moving train has had an emergency brake application?

Contact the train dispatcher or control operator, giving train identification and location.

Notify train’s conductor that the train must be inspected before it is moved.

Announce by radio “Train (identification) has brakes in emergency (direction) at (milepost location)(and track designation if in multiple track territory).”

Note time and location and enter on Delay Report.

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3. When a moving train has had an emergency brake application, what is the crew's responsibility after making the initial radio announcement?

Promptly report this information to the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator, giving train identification, direction, milepost location (and track designation).

Repeat emergency warning as necessary until protection is provided by the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator or until it is known that... Repeat emergency warning as necessary until protection is provided by the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator or until it is known that adjacent tracks are not obstructed.

Inspect train before it is moved.

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4. How may a train proceed if a Conditional Stop sign is not found at the location or time designated by Form Y?

It may proceed at maximum authorized speed and the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must be notified immediately.

It may proceed at Restricted Speed until the leading wheels of the movement have reached the outer limits of the... It may proceed at Restricted Speed until the leading wheels of the movement have reached the outer limits of the Form Y and the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must be notified immediately.

The Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must be notified immediately and the train must not proceed until the Engineer is notified by... The Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must be notified immediately and the train must not proceed until the Engineer is notified by radio or in person by the employee in charge of the working limits that the track is clear.

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5. How must a train be governed if all headlight bulbs, including auxiliary lights, fail en route?

Notify the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator as soon as practical, ring the bell continuously and sound the horn frequently

Approach all public crossings at grade prepared to stop and proceed over crossing not exceeding 20 MPH (head end only).

Reduce speed when required by prevailing conditions, not exceeding 50 MPH at night.

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6. When Exclusive Track Occupancy has been provided for a roadway worker in charge, how may trains or engines jointly occupy the same or overlapping limits?

When authorized by the train dispatcher, at maximum authorized speed

When authorized by the train dispatcher, at Restricted Speed

When authorized by the roadway worker having control of the limits, at maximum authorized speed.

When authorized by the roadway worker having control of the limits, at Restricted Speed

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7. When a locomotive or car enters a track through a hand operated switch, when may it be lined away from the track?

After the equipment has passed the switch frog.

After the equipment has passed over the switch points.

After the equipment has passed the clearance point.

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8. How must trains proceed after receiving information that a train is in emergency on an adjacent track?

Trains must operate at Restricted Speed while passing the train that is in emergency until it is determined that the... Trains must operate at Restricted Speed while passing the train that is in emergency until it is determined that the track is clear.

Trains must reduce to Slow Speed while passing the train that is in emergency until it is determined that there... Trains must reduce to Slow Speed while passing the train that is in emergency until it is determined that there is no obstruction.

Unless notified by the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator that protection is being provided, trains may proceed unless otherwise notified by a... Unless notified by the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator that protection is being provided, trains may proceed unless otherwise notified by a crewmember of the train that is in emergency that the adjacent track is obstructed.

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9. If radio communication fails during transmission of a mandatory directive before an employee has acknowledged the name of the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator and time, what is required?

The movement addressed must stop and not proceed until communication is restored.

It must not be acted upon and must be treated as not sent and movement may continue.

It must be marked “VOID” and retained for the duration pf the train crew’s work assignment.

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10. What speed must trains and engines not exceed while operating on a controlled siding?

10 MPH

15 MPH

20 MPH

Restricted Speed

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11. When notified that the automatic crossing warning devices at a highway-rail grade crossing have had an activation failure, how must movement be governed over that crossing, if there is not an appropriately equipped flagger or uniformed police officer providing warning to highway traffic at the crossing?

Trains may proceed through the crossing at (maximum) authorized speed

Trains may proceed with caution through the crossing at a speed not exceeding 15 MPH.

Trains must stop before entering the crossing and permit a crew member to dismount to flag highway traffic to a... Trains must stop before entering the crossing and permit a crew member to dismount to flag highway traffic to a stop

Trains must stop before entering the crossing and not proceed until an appropriately equipped flagger or uniformed police officer is... Trains must stop before entering the crossing and not proceed until an appropriately equipped flagger or uniformed police officer is providing warning to highway traffic at the crossing.

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12. The employee at the controls of a locomotive receiving instruction from an employee directing the move by radio must:

When given the distance to move in 50-foot car lengths, stop in one-half (1/2) the distance last received unless additional... When given the distance to move in 50-foot car lengths, stop in one-half (1/2) the distance last received unless additional instructions are received.

During the countdown (within five car lengths), stop the move immediately after moving one car length unless receiving additional signals... During the countdown (within five car lengths), stop the move immediately after moving one car length unless receiving additional signals from the person directing the move.

If the instructions are not understood or continuous radio contact is not maintained, stop the movement immediately.

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13. How may a train proceed if a Conditional Stop Sign is found at a location or time not designated by Form Y?

The Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must be notified immediately and the train must not proceed until the Engineer has been notified... The Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must be notified immediately and the train must not proceed until the Engineer has been notified by radio or in person by the employee in charge of the working limits that the track is clear, or the Conditional Stop Sign is removed by the proper authority.

The Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must be notified immediately and train must proceed at Restricted Speed for 1 ½ miles from... The Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must be notified immediately and train must proceed at Restricted Speed for 1 ½ miles from the Conditional Stop Sign, or until the trailing end of the movement has passed a proceed (green) sign placed to the right of the track.

The Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must be notified immediately and train must proceed at Restricted Speed until the trailing end of... The Train Dispatcher/Control Operator must be notified immediately and train must proceed at Restricted Speed until the trailing end of the movement has passed a proceed (green) sign placed to the right of the track.

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14. When may a train or engine foul a track at a hand operated switch?

After authority to enter the main track has been received.

After switches and derails connected with the movement are properly lined

After visually confirming that no other movement is approaching or passing over the switch.

After protection against following or opposing movements has been provided

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15. When notified that the automatic crossing warning devices at a highway-rail grade crossing have had an false or partial activation, how must movement be governed over that crossing, if there is not an appropriately equipped flagger or uniformed police officer providing warning to highway traffic at the crossing?

Trains may proceed through the crossing at (maximum) authorized speed

Trains may proceed with caution through the crossing at a speed not exceeding 15 MPH

Trains must stop before entering the crossing and permit a crew member to dismount to flag highway traffic to stop.

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16. Which of the following describes an auxiliary track for meeting or passing trains, shown as a siding in the Timetable and equipped with controlled signals that authorize trains or engines to enter or leave the siding?

Signaled siding.

Controlled siding

Passing siding

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17. What must the employee receiving a mandatory directive state before the mandatory directive is transmitted?

The employee must state they are ready to copy the mandatory directive.

The employee must state their name, the time and name of the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator.

The employee must state their identification, location and readiness to receive the mandatory directive.

The employee must state their name, the time, the subdivision, name of the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator and readiness to receive... The employee must state their name, the time, the subdivision, name of the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator and readiness to receive the mandatory directive.

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18. Which of the following describes Restricted Speed?

A speed that will permit stopping, short of train, engine, obstruction, railroad car, men or equipment fouling track, any signal... A speed that will permit stopping, short of train, engine, obstruction, railroad car, men or equipment fouling track, any signal requiring a stop, derail or switch lined improperly, and looking out for broken rail, but not exceeding 15 MPH.

A speed that will permit stopping within half the range of vision, short of train, engine, obstruction, railroad car, men... A speed that will permit stopping within half the range of vision, short of train, engine, obstruction, railroad car, men or equipment fouling track, any signal requiring a stop, derail or switch lined improperly, and looking out for broken rail, but not exceeding 15 MPH.

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19. When must a crew member line a spring switch by hand, before a train or engine makes a facing-point movement over a spring switch?

When a spring switch marker light indicates Stop and Examine Points

When a block signal governing movement over the switch indicates Restricting.

When a block signal governing movement over the switch indicates Stop.

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20. May a train reverse direction or make a reverse movement between Conditional Stop Signs stated in the "Form Y"?

No.

Yes, if permission is received from the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator.

No, unless permission is received from the employee in charge of the working limits.

Yes, provided that the reverse movement will not pass a signal governing forward movement.

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21. What must the employee advise the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator, when reporting "clear" of track authority limits in non-signaled territory and a hand-throw main track switch has been operated?

That all main track switches operated have been restored and secured to their normal position

The time that each main track switch was reversed and the time that it was restored to normal.

The Engineer must acknowledge the information before making movement

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22. After a mandatory directive has been received, copied and repeated in its entirety, what must the receiving employee do after the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator states the time and name of the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator?

The copying employee must state “Roger” and the time.

The copying employee must state “That is Correct” and the time.

The copying employee will acknowledge by stating their name, identification and location and repeat the time given as complete

The copying employee will acknowledge by repeating the time and name of the transmitting Train Dispatcher/Control Operator.

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23. How may a train proceed beyond the Conditional Stop Sign designated in Form Y, or enter main track between the limits of Form Y?

The Engineer must be notified by the employee in charge of the working limits that the track is clear

The Engineer must be notified by the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator or the employee in charge of the working limits that... The Engineer must be notified by the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator or the employee in charge of the working limits that the track is clear.

The Engineer or Conductor must be notified by the employee in charge of the working limits that the track is... The Engineer or Conductor must be notified by the employee in charge of the working limits that the track is clear.

The Engineer or Conductor must be notified by the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator or the employee in charge of the working... The Engineer or Conductor must be notified by the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator or the employee in charge of the working limits that the track is clear.

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24. How must a train or engine proceed when approaching an automatic interlocking-railroad crossing at grade?

It must proceed prepared to stop when it has stopped while approaching or after passing the distant signal

It must proceed prepared to stop when it has stopped, or is moving less than 25 MPH, while approaching or... It must proceed prepared to stop when it has stopped, or is moving less than 25 MPH, while approaching or after passing the distant signal

It must proceed prepared to stop when it has stopped, or is moving less than 25 MPH, after passing the... It must proceed prepared to stop when it has stopped, or is moving less than 25 MPH, after passing the distant signal.

It must proceed prepared to stop until the leading end is within 1,000 feet of the home signal.

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25. Who must copy a mandatory directive transmitted by radio directly to a train?

The Conductor or Engineer only.

A crew member on the controlling locomotive, except an employee operating the controls of moving equipment may not receive or... A crew member on the controlling locomotive, except an employee operating the controls of moving equipment may not receive or copy a mandatory directive.

Any crew member on the train, except an employee operating the controls of moving equipment.

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When is a Job Briefing required?

What must a crew member immediately do, when a moving train has had an...

When a moving train has had an emergency brake application, what is...

How may a train proceed if a Conditional Stop sign is not found at the...

How must a train be governed if all headlight bulbs, including...

When Exclusive Track Occupancy has been provided for a roadway worker...

When a locomotive or car enters a track through a hand operated...

How must trains proceed after receiving information that a train is in...

If radio communication fails during transmission of a mandatory...

What speed must trains and engines not exceed while operating on a...

When notified that the automatic crossing warning devices at a...

The employee at the controls of a locomotive receiving instruction...

How may a train proceed if a Conditional Stop Sign is found at a...

When may a train or engine foul a track at a hand operated switch?

When notified that the automatic crossing warning devices at a...

Which of the following describes an auxiliary track for meeting or...

What must the employee receiving a mandatory directive state before...

Which of the following describes Restricted Speed?

When must a crew member line a spring switch by hand, before a train...

May a train reverse direction or make a reverse movement between...

What must the employee advise the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator,...

After a mandatory directive has been received, copied and repeated in...

How may a train proceed beyond the Conditional Stop Sign designated in...

How must a train or engine proceed when approaching an automatic...

Who must copy a mandatory directive transmitted by radio directly to a...

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