BNSF Exam 1 Complete Guide with correct Answers
In case of doubt or uncertainty? (GCOR 1.1.1) - AnswerTake the safe course
/.What are General Orders, and what do they contain? (GCOR 1.3.2) - Answer1. Contain only information and instructions related to rules or operating practices.
2. Repl...
In case of doubt or uncertainty? (GCOR 1.1.1) - AnswerTake the safe course
/.What are General Orders, and what do they contain? (GCOR 1.3.2) - Answer1.
Contain only information and instructions related to rules or operating practices.
2. Replace any Rule, Special Instruction, or regulation that conflicts with the General
Order.
/.What should an employee do if called before legal off-duty time has expired? (GCOR
1.17) - AnswerThe employee must notify the individual making the call that off-duty time
has not expired.
/.Hours of service notification requirements? (GCOR 1.17A) - Answer1. Employees
must notify the train dispatcher or another authority of the time that law requires them to
be off duty.
/.Hours of service Exceeding the law (GCOR 1.17B) - AnswerMust employees must not
exceed hours of service law without proper authority. However they must not leave
trains on main track without proper protection. employees should secure trains before
exceed hours of service.
/.Where should excessive dimension loads be place on a train? (GCOR 1.36) -
AnswerTowards the head of the train.
/.If a train with excessive dimensions cannot reach a point with enough clearance, what
must a crew member do? (GCOR 1.36) - AnswerCrew members must make sure
protection is provided against movement on adjacent track.
/.Who should a conductor contact if no instruction were issued for handling a excessive
dimension load train? (GCOR 1.36) - AnswerTrain Dispatcher
/.Conductors Duties? (GCOR 1.47) - Answer1. Supervise the operation and
administration of the train.
2. advise engineer and Dispatcher of any restrictions placed on train.
/.Engineer Responsibilities? (GCOR 1.47) - Answer1. responsible for safely and
efficiently operating the train
2. check with conductor to determine if any cars or units in the train require special
handling
/.How do you end a transmission when a response is expected? (GCOR 2.4) -
AnswerOver
,/.How do you end a transmission when a response is NOT expected? (GCOR 2.4) -
AnswerOut
/.Mandatory directives must conform to applicable operating rules and the following: -
Answer1. Train dispatcher must state which mandatory directive will be transmitted.
2. employee will state Name, occupation, Location
3. employee receiving mandatory directive must copy it in writing using the format
outlined in the operating rules.
4. conductor and engineer must each have a written copy. each crew member must
read and understand it.
/.When transmitting and repeating mandatory directives: (GCOR 2.14.1) - Answer1.
State and spell single digit numbers by number and digit
2. State multiple digit numbers by number and digit
3. Identify decimals points as "points", "dot", or "decimal".
4. state and spell directions
/.What must occur before a field employee reports clear or releases a portion of
authority limits and train dispatcher accepts the information? (GCOR 2.14.2) - Answer1.
Employee will state identification and authority number.
2. train dispatcher will have required form or computer screen displayed for entry and
confirmation.
3. Train dispatcher and employee will carefully match the verbally transmitted
information to ensure it is correct
/.At least 24 hours prior to a new timetable goes into effect, notification will be made by
what? - AnswerGeneral Order
/.What goes into effect 24 hours prior to the new timetable and stay in effect for 6 days?
- AnswerTrack Bulletin
/.What will special instruction replace? - AnswerSpecial instructions replace any rule or
regulation with which they conflict.
/.Timetable Character A - AnswerAutomatic Interlocking
/.Timetable Character B - AnswerGeneral orders, Notices, and circulars
/.Timetable Character C - AnswerRadio Communication
/.Timetable Character g - AnswerGate, Normal position against conflicting route
/.Timetable Character G - AnswerGate, normal position against this subdivision
/.Timetable Character J - AnswerJunction
, /.Timetable Character M - AnswerManual interlocking
/.Timetable Character P - AnswerTelephone
/.Timetable Character R - AnswerRestricted Limits
/.Timetable Character S - AnswerRailroad crossing Protected by Permanent stop sign
/.Timetable Character T - AnswerTurning Facility
/.Timetable Character U - AnswerRailroad crossing not protected by signals or gates
/.Timetable Character X - Answercrossover
/.Timetable Character X(2) - Answermultiple crossovers
/.Timetable Character Y - AnswerYard limits
/.What do Yellow flags indicate? - AnswerTemporary speed restriction, warn trains to
restrict movement because of track conditions or structures.
/.What do Yellow-red flags indicate? - Answerwhere a train may be required to stop.
/.how flags are flags supposed to be place from restriction? - Answer2 miles
/.If a flag is not 2 miles (Short flagged) what is it noted? - AnswerTrack bulletin, Track
warrant, or general order
/.What does a train crew have to do if a yellow flag is displayed and no restriction is in
effect? (GCOR 5.4.2) - Answeronce two miles beyond the yellow flag: 1. continue to
move not exceeding 10 MPH 2. Resume speed only after; the crew received a
mandatory directive associated with the yellow flag,, the rear of the train has passed a
green flag, or the rear of the train is 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and the train
dispatcher has verified no mandatory directive is associated with the restriction.
/.What does a red flag mean? (GCOR 5.4.7) - AnswerWhere trains must stop
/.When can a train proceed past a red flag? (GCOR 5.4.2) - AnswerWhen the EIC give
instructions
/.Can the train procced without stopping past a red flag? (5.4.2) - AnswerYes, only if the
EIC Gives permission
/.What does a train crew has to do when approaching a red flag? (5.4.7) -
AnswerContact the EIC
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