Conductor Final Exam Questions and Answers
Is it permissible to cross over a coupled , moving freight cards? (GSR- G-6)
NO
When Mounting or dismounting: how many points of contact should be maintained? (GSR G-2)
Three
When Mounting or dismounting: Which was should you be facing? (G...
Conductor Final Exam Questions and
Answers
Is it permissible to cross over a coupled , moving freight cards? (GSR- G-6) - answer
NO
When Mounting or dismounting: how many points of contact should be maintained?
(GSR G-2) - answer Three
When Mounting or dismounting: Which was should you be facing? (GSR T-8) - answer
Facing the equipment
When Mounting or dismounting: Which ladder or step should be used? GSRT-8) -
answer Sill Step
When Mounting or dismounting: Which Foot should be used first if equipment is
moving? (GSR T-8) - answer Trailing Foot
Describe the proper steps for conducting a job briefing? - answer -Discuss the
sequence of the basic job steps
-Point out potential hazards related to the job
-inspect equipment and tools before using, even if they are thought to be in working
condition
-determine and acquire what protective equipment is required for the job.
-Make sure that the instructions are understood and it is clear how the job will be
preformed
-Follow up with fellow employees to ensure compliance with safe work practices
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR
T-3)
Describe when gloves must be worn? - answer Gloves must be worn by employees
riding on freight cars or on steps of engines, operating hand brakes, switches or derails,
coupling and uncoupling airhoses, turning angle cocks, handling burning fusees, and
removing or installing end of train marking devices.
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR
T-3)
When must hearing protection be worn? - answer -Where continuous noise requires
raising the voice to be heard from a distance of 3 feet,
-where required by posted noticed or special instructions
-While sanding, fueling or inspecting locomotives
on a locomotive underload
, Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR
T-3)
When safety glasses with approved side shields must be worn? - answer -Wear
approved ANSI Z87+ high velocity impact poly carbonate safety eye wear with side
shields on duty, they need not be worn when in an office, locker room, designated lunch
area, when in highway motor vehicle or when out of the vehicle off property and not
otherwise required to wear eye protection or in passenger carrying rail equipment.
Employees are required to obtain working PPE and Keep it in working condition (GSR
T-3)
The criteria for a properly designed safety shoe? - answer -Lace up style
-footwear that affords support and protection with upper that extends over the ankle
(min of 5 inches height as measured from the inside of the boot- Note: for scalloped %
inches applies to the tallest measurement )
-Minimum 3/8 inch vertical defined heel
-Sturdy "lug" type soles that will resist puncture
-rounded toes
Before going between the equipment attached locomotives, a crew member must notify
the engineer. How will the engineer the be governed regarding securing the equipment?
- answer The locomotive engineer must then fully apply the locomotive independent
brakes, center the reverser, and then confirm this action with the crew member
requesting proctection by radio responses "set and Centered" or sound the whistle
signal "one long" if hand signals are being used.
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Reverse Movement? - answer a movement opposite of the authorized direction
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Block? - answer A length of track: between consecutive block signals , between a
block signal and the end of block system limits, or in ATC limits the use of which is
governed by cab signals and or block signals
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Automatic block signal system (ABS)? - answer a series of consecutive blocks
governed by block signals, cab signals or both. The signals are activated by the train or
by certain conditions that affect the block use.
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Absolute signal? - answer a block or interlocking signal without a number plate or
designated by an A marker
What is the definition for: (GCOR Glossary)
Centralized traffic control? - answer A block system that uses block signal indications
top authorize train movements.
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