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GCOR Study guide WITH QUESTIO NS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ // LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2024/2025 1. When there is doubt or uncertainty about what course should be taken, what must the employee do? -ANSWER Take the safe course! 1.1.1 2. What books or publications must employees have with them while performing ser vice? -ANSWER Safety rules books, general code of operating rules, hazardous materials books, airbrakes, any timetables and special instructions, including current track bulletins and track warrants. 1.3.1 3. How are general orders numbered, who can issu e and cancel them, and what information and instructions do they contain? -ANSWER General orders are numbered consecutively, issued and canceled by the designated manager, and contain only information and instructions related to rules or operating practic es. 1.3.2 4. Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out rules and regulations and reporting any violations, misconduct or negligence? -ANSWER All employees 1.4 5. When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or prohibited substances in their body fluids? -ANSWER When reporting for duty, while on duty, or on company property. 1.5 6. When are over -the-counter or prescription drugs allowed to be used by employees while on duty or on company property? -ANSWER Only when permitted by a medical practitioner and used as prescribed. 1.5 7. When can a personal electronic device be used while performing service? -ANSWER To respond to an emergency involving operation of the railroad, to respond to an emergency encountere d while on duty, and to communicate when radios and EMD's are malfunctioning. 2.21 8. What must be done with personal electronic devices while performing service? -ANSWER Personal electronic devices must be off and stowed. 2.21 9. If a car develops a fl at spot more than 2 1/2 inches long, or if there are adjoining flat spots that are each at least 2 inches long, how fast may equipment to be moved? -ANSWER Not faster than 10 mph 10. What is required whenever an engine is coupled to occupied passenger ca rs? -ANSWER Cars must not be left without an authorized employee in charge. 11. Who is responsible for the safety and protection of their train and the observance of the rules? -ANSWER The conductor and engineer 12. What are the responsibilities of the conductor? -ANSWER To supervise the operation and administration of the train, advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any restrictions placed on equipment being handled, and also remind the engineer that the t rain is approaching any restricted area after the train passes the last station, but at least 2 miles from the restriction. 13. What are the responsibilities of the engineer? -ANSWER For safely and efficiently operating the engine, and to check with the conductor to determine if any cars or units in the train require special handling. 14. When there is more than one crewmember in the engine control compartment, what must they communicate to each other? -ANSWER The names of signals affecting their train 15. Which employees are responsible for knowing and not exceeding the maximum authorize speed for the train? -ANSWER All crew members. 16. When may speed be increased when operating through a permanent speed restriction? -ANSWER When the rear of the tr ain clears the limits of the restrictions, unless otherwise specified. 17. What is a "utility employee?" -ANSWER A railroad employee assigned as a temporary member of a train or yard crew. 18. What is required before a utility employee may work as a mem ber of the train crew? -ANSWER 1. He or she must communicate with the designated Crewmember before starting work. 2. The designated crew member must identify the utility employee to each member of the crew and everyone must acknowledge his or her presence . 3. The designated crew member must authorize the utility employee to work. 19. How can a utility employee be released from a yard or train crew? -
ANSWER 1. The train utility employee must notify the designated crewmember that work has been completed. 2. The designated employee must notify all crew that the utility employee is being released. 3. The designated crewmember may then release the utility employee after each crew member acknowledges the notice. 20. What must an employee do before operating or transmitting on a radio? -ANSWER Listen long enough to make sure channel is not being used. 21. When on a train, what information must be given when transmitting or acknowledging a radio communication? -ANSWER Required

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