BNSF HOMEWORK 4 TEST QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
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BNSF HOMEWORK 4
BNSF HOMEWORK 4 TEST QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Conductors and engineers are jointly responsible for knowing and not exceeding the maximum authorized speed of their train: - Answer-True
When cars are shoved, kicked, or dropped over road crossings at grade, it is not necessary for a cre...
BNSF HOMEWORK 4 TEST
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
Conductors and engineers are jointly responsible for knowing and not exceeding the
maximum authorized speed of their train: - Answer-True
When cars are shoved, kicked, or dropped over road crossings at grade, it is not
necessary for a crew member to be in the ground at crossing to warn traffic? - Answer-
False
When practical, avoid leaving cars, engines, or equipment standing closer than
feet from the road crossing when there is an adjacent track? - Answer-250
Feet
An employee who verbally receives instructions or information about train or engine
movements must? - Answer-Repeat the instructions
In non-signaled territory at an automatic switch, when movement continues beyond a
signal displaying a Stop indication, the train must move at restricted speed: - Answer--
for two miles-until the leading wheel pass the next automatic switch signal-until the
leading wheels pass the opposing distant signal
Outfit Car - Answer-Any on track vehicle, including outfit, camp, or bunk or modular
home mounted on a flat car to house railroad employees. Such equipment is not
considered an outfit car when places in a wreck train.
Blue signal protection? - Answer-Provides protection to workmen who are inspecting,
testing, repairing, and servicing rolling equipment because these tasks require the
workmen to work on, under, or between rolling equipment.
What are the four mandatory directives? - Answer--track warrants-track bulletins-track
and time-radio speed restriction
Written Authorities? - Answer-If no longer in effect, must be retained until the end of tour
of duty
Back up movements: - Answer-A - Authority is not in effect unless conflicting
movements are protectedB - A track bulletin Form B is not in effectC - A main track is
not removed from service or by a track bulletinD - Permission to leave switch in the
reverse position has not been grantedE - "Do you need additional authority behind your
train to accomplish this backup move?"
, Switches at Junctions - Answer-The normal position for a junction switch is for through
movement on the main track where the junctions is an intermediate station.
Flag Protection? - Answer-Not required against following trains on the same track if rear
of the train is within BRT, CTC, DTC, TWC, or interlocking limits
Precautions Against Unusual Conditions - Answer-Advise the train dispatcher of such
conditions by the first available means of communication
Movement Against the Current of Traffic - Answer-Must be authorized by track bulletin
or track warrant except as provided by:-Yard Limits-Restricted Limits-Track Permits-
Signal protection in ABS by lining switch-Authority to enter DTC limits
Main Track Switches - Answer-The normal position is for main track movement and it
must be lined and locked in that position
Hand-Operated Crossover Switches - Answer-The normal position is for other than
crossover movements
Damaged or Defective Switches - Answer-Report a switch that is damaged or defective
to the train dispatcher, Yardmaster, or supervisor in charge
Initiating Movement - Answer-Before initiating movement on a main track or controlled
siding, a crew member must:- receive track bulletins affecting their movement-
determine from the train dispatcher or Yardmaster is any track bulletins are needed
Main Track Authorization - Answer-Do not occupy main tracks unless authorized by one
of the following:-Yard Limits-Restricted Limits-Movement with the Current of Traffic-
Authority to enter CTC Limits-Authority to enter TWC Limits-Movement against the
Current of Traffic-Authorizing movement against the Current of Traffic-Protection when
tracks removed from service
Permission for Reversed Movements - Answer-Obtain permission from the train
dispatcher or control operator before making a reverse movement, unless the
movement is with the same signaled block
Automatic Interlockings - Answer-At and automatic interlocking, the movement may
change direction within the limits of the interlocking if it continuously occupies at least
one car length of the limits
Reverse Movements - Answer-Make reverse movements on any main track, controlled
siding, or on any track where a block system is in effect at restricted speed and only
within the limits a train has authority to occupy the track
Protections Against Defects - Answer-If any defect or condition that might cause an
accident is discovered on tracks, bridges, or culverts, or if any crew member believes
that the train or engine has passed over a dangerous defect, the crew member must
immediately notify the train dispatcher and provide protection if necessary
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