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1. When there is doubt or uncertainty about what course should be taken, what must the employee do? ANS
Take the safe course!
1.1.1
2. What books or publications must employees have with them while performing service? ANS 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 issue and cancel them, and what information and instructions do
they contain? ANS General orders are numbered consecutively, issued and canceled by the designated
manager, and contain only information and instructions related to rules or operating practices.
1.3.2
4. Who is responsible for cooperating and assisting in carrying out rules and regulations and reporting any
violations, misconduct or negligence? ANS All employees
1.3.3
5. When are employees prohibited from having any measurable alcohol or prohibited substances in their body
fluids? ANS 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? ANS 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? ANS To respond to an emergency
involving operation of the railroad, to respond to an emergency encountered 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? ANS Personal electronic
devices must be off and stowed.
2.21
9. If a car develops a flat 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? ANS Not faster than 10 mph
10. What is required whenever an engine is coupled to occupied passenger cars? ANS 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? ANS The
conductor and engineer
12. What are the responsibilities of the conductor? ANS 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 train 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? ANS 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? ANS The names of signals affecting their train
15. Which employees are responsible for knowing and not exceeding the maximum authorize speed for the train?
ANS All crew members.
16. When may speed be increased when operating through a permanent speed restriction? ANS When the rear
of the train clears the limits of the restrictions, unless otherwise specified.
17. What is a "utility employee?" ANS 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 member of the train crew? ANS 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? ANS 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? ANS 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?
ANS Required identification must be given, including the name of the railroad, train number, and engine
number.
22. What radio transmissions are not required to be repeated? ANS 1. Yard switching operations
2. Recorded message from auto alarm device
3. A general message that doesn't affect safe railroad operation
23. When ending radio transmissions the key words "over", "out", and "roger" are to be used, explain what each
means. ANS "Over": when a response is expected.
"Out": (preceded by required identification), when no response is expected. This does not apply to your switching
operations.
"Roger": transmission clearly understood.
24. With regards to communication, what must a controlling unit of any train be equipped with? ANS In
operative radio, and must also have a second means of communication, which may include:
1. Any operative radio on any unit in the consist
2. A portable radio
3. Other wireless communication device
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