KNOWLEDGE TEST INSTRUCTOR COPY CONDUCTOR CERTIFICATION Page 1

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2 PART 1 OPERATING RULES SAFETY RULES (INCLUDING FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS) 1. A railroad cannot permit or require a person to serve as a Conductor unless the railroad determines that the person is certified as a Conductor and possesses the necessary territorial qualifications for the applicable territory, including working in joint operations territory. 2. Conductor means the crewmember in charge of a train or yard crew as defined in 49 CFR Each conductor who has received a certificate must have that certificate in his or her possession while on duty as a conductor. 4. A certified conductor who has demonstrated a failure to comply with the following railroad rules and practices shall have his or her certification revoked: Failure to take appropriate action to prevent the locomotive engineer of the train the conductor is assigned to from failing to control a locomotive or train in accordance with a signal indication, excluding a hand or a radio signal indication or a switch, that requires a complete stop before passing it, when the conductor is located in the operating cab, or otherwise has knowledge of the signal indication. Failure to take appropriate action to prevent the locomotive engineer of the train the conductor is assigned to from failing to adhere to the following limitations concerning train speed: - When the conductor is located in the operating cab and the speed at which the train was operated exceeds the maximum authorized limit by at least 10 miles per hour. - Where restricted speed is in effect, railroads shall consider only those violations of the conditional clause of restricted speed (stopping within one half of the Page 2

3 locomotive engineer's range of vision) which cause FRA reportable accidents or incidents. - When not in the operating cab, the conductor is deemed to have taken appropriate action when in compliance with all applicable Railroad Operating Rules and Special Instructions. Failure to perform or have knowledge that a required brake test was performed pursuant to the Class I, Class IA, Class II, Class III, or transfer train brake test provisions. Failure to take appropriate action to prevent the locomotive engineer of the train the conductor is assigned to from occupying main track or a segment of main track without proper authority or permission. Failure to comply with prohibitions against tampering with locomotive mounted safety devices; knowingly fail to take appropriate action to prevent the locomotive engineer of the train the conductor is assigned to from failing to comply with prohibitions against tampering with locomotive mounted safety devices; or knowingly fail to take appropriate action to prevent the locomotive engineer of the train the conductor is assigned to from operating or permitting to be operated a train with an unauthorized disabled safety device in the controlling locomotive. Failure to comply with requirements for shoving or pushing movements which cause FRA reportable accidents or incidents. Failure to comply with requirements for leaving rolling and on-track maintenanceof-way equipment in the clear which cause FRA reportable accidents or incidents. Failure to comply with requirements for hand-operated switches, including crossover switches, which cause FRA reportable accidents or incidents. Failure to comply with additional operational requirements for hand-operated main track switches which cause FRA reportable accidents or incidents. Failure to comply with additional operational requirements for hand-operated crossover switches which cause FRA reportable accidents or incidents. Failure to comply with requirements for hand-operated fixed derails which cause FRA reportable accidents or incidents Page 3

4 5. A certified conductor who has demonstrated a failure to comply with requirements for alcohol and drug use prohibitions shall not have his or her certification revoked. 6. What is the most important element in the performance of duties on the railroad? A. Getting on and off moving equipment B. Taking short cuts C. Safety D. All of the above 7. Federal Regulations have provisions that allow an employee the right to challenge a directive which, based upon the employee's good faith determination, would violate railroad rules. A good faith challenge may be resolved by what method? A. The employee s acceptance of the directive B. The manager s acceptance of the employee s request C. A compromise agreed to by both the employee and the manager D. Any of the above 8. All cases of personal injury, while on duty or on company property, must be reported to the proper manager and the prescribed form completed. A. as soon as possible B. at the end of your duty tour C. immediately D. while off duty 9. Concerning Alcohol and Drugs: The use or possession of alcoholic beverages while on duty or on company property is prohibited. Employees must not have any measurable alcohol in their breath or in their bodily fluids when reporting for duty, while on duty or while on company property. The use or possession of intoxicants, over-the-counter or prescription drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, or medication that may adversely affect safe performance is prohibited while on duty or on company property (except medication that is permitted by a medical practitioner and used as prescribed). Employees must not have any prohibited substances in their bodily fluids when reporting for duty, while on duty or while on company property Page 4

5 10. Employees must not be careless of the safety of themselves or others, negligent, insubordinate, dishonest, immoral, quarrelsome, or discourteous, while on duty or company property. 11. Employees transmitting or acknowledging radio communications from a mobile unit must begin with the required identification, which must include the name or initials of the railroad and. A. employee name and identification number B. employee name and job title C. train name, engine number, or words that identify the precise mobile unit D. station name 12. Employees who give signals must: A. Make sure signals can be plainly seen B. Give signals clearly so they can be understood C. Give signals on the engineer's side of the track when practical D. All of the above 13. Electronic Device is defined as an electronic or electrical device used to conduct oral, written, or visual communication; place or receive a telephone call; send or read an electronic mail message or text message; look at pictures; read a book or other written material; play a game; navigate the Internet; navigate the physical world; play, view, or listen to a video; play, view or listen to a television broadcast; play or listen to music; execute a computational function; or, perform any other function that is not necessary for the health or safety of the person and that entails the risk of distracting the employee or another employee from a safety related task. 14. A railroad operating employee may use a personal cell phone only for voice communication when: Page 5

6 Rolling and on-track equipment is stopped. A safety briefing is conducted with all crew members to confirm that it will not interfere with any safety related or required duty. No member of crew will foul any track. All of the above steps apply. 15. Railroad operating employees must not use a railroad supplied electronic device for purposes other than which it was intended or while: Operating the controls of a moving locomotive. On the ground within 4 feet of any track. On the ground and engaged in an active switching operation. Riding rolling equipment during a switching operation. At the controls of the locomotive and any other employee is assisting in the preparation of the train, engine(s), or on-track equipment, including testing of railroad equipment or brakes. Inside the controlling cab of a locomotive, train or on-track equipment, unless there has been a safety briefing and all crew members agree that it is safe to do so. Verbally obtaining or releasing mandatory directives when railroad radio communication is available. 16. Yellow flags are displayed to indicate. A. proceed with caution B. temporary speed restrictions C. men and equipment ahead D. stop 17. Yellow-red flags are displayed to indicate when a train may be required to. A. proceed at normal authorized speed B. stop C. contact the train dispatcher D. proceed with caution Page 6

7 18. A red flag or red light is displayed where trains. A. must stop B. must proceed prepared to stop C. must contact the train dispatcher before stopping D. all of the above 19. When required to move at restricted speed, movement must be made at a speed that allows short of train, engine, railroad car, men or equipment fouling the track, stop signal, or derail or switch lined improperly. A. proceeding B. proceeding prepared to stop C. stopping half the range of vision D. track machines to stop 20. Unless instructed otherwise by the employee in charge, a train moving at restricted speed within the limits of a track bulletin Form B must move at restricted speed until: A. The entire train has cleared the limits stated in the track bulletin B. The leading wheels have cleared the limits stated in the track bulletin C. Dispatcher gives you permission to speed up 21. After passing yellow-red flag, a train finds a red flag displayed to the right of the main track two miles beyond. There is no Form B in effect at that location. The train must stop before passing the red flag and not proceed until: A. Permission is received from the train dispatcher B. The employee in charge gives permission to pass flag, including milepost location of flag, speed and distance C. Acknowledges signal to stop the train and then proceed at restricted speed 22. A blue signal signifies that workmen are on, under, or between. A. the track B. rolling equipment C. stations D. all of the above Page 7

8 23. Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal on a track protected by the signal. 24. A Yard is defined as: A. Main track B. A portion of main track designated by yard limit signs and timetable special instructions or a track bulletin C. A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes D. An area around your house that requires mowing 25. Yard Limits is defined as: A. A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes B. Industry tracks C. Main track D. A portion of main track designated by yard limit signs and timetable special instructions or a track bulletin 26. Main Track is defined as: A. A system of tracks used for making up trains, storing cars, and other purposes B. Industry tracks C. Yard Limits D. A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection 27. When operating on Other Than Main Track, trains or engines must move at a speed that allows them to stop within half the range of vision short of train, engine, railroad car, men or equipment fouling the track, stop signal, or derail or switch lined improperly. 28. Within yard limits, trains or engines are authorized to use the main track not protecting against other trains or engines, only after obtaining a, listing all that affect their movement Page 8

9 A. general order; trains B. general order; men and equipment C. timetable; rules D. track warrant; track bulletins 29. All movements entering or moving within yard limits must be made at unless operating under a block signal indication that is more favorable than Approach. A. maximum authorized speed B. walking speed C. restricted speed D. all of the above 30. If a train approaches an unattended fusee burning on or near its track within Yard Limits, the train must. A. proceed at maximum authorized speed B. proceed at restricted speed C. stop consistent with good train handling D. stop before passing the fusee 31. Crew members must not depend on air brakes to hold a train, engine, or cars in place when left unattended and must apply a sufficient number of to prevent movement. A. track warrants B. hand brakes C. red flags D. blue flags 32. Employees handling switches or derails are responsible for the position of the switch or derail in use Page 9

10 33. Employees handling switches must make sure: A. Switches and derails are properly lined for the intended route B. Switch points fit properly and the target, if so equipped, corresponds with the switch's position C. Switches are not operated while equipment is fouling, standing on, or moving over the switch D. All of the above 34. The normal position of a main track switch is for, and it must be lined and locked in that position. A. Other than main track movement B. Main track movement C. Restricted speed movement D. Yard limits 35. When not in use, switches must be locked, hooked or latched, if so equipped. 36. How will crossover switches be used? A. Only as authorized by the train dispatcher B. Line the switch closest to the movement, after entering the first switch the second switch must be lined C. Both switches of a crossover must be lined before a crossover movement starts, and movement must be complete before either switch is returned to normal position D. Emergency use only 37. Equipment must stop at least 100 feet from a fixed derail in derailing position and not continue until the derail is placed in the non-derailing position. 38. Equipment must not be shoved until the engineer and the employee protecting the movement have completed a job briefing concerning how protection will be provided. The job briefing must include the following: Page 10

11 Who will protect the shove. Which track is being shoved. How the shove will be protected. Distance and direction to be shoved. Position of switches and derails, if applicable. 39. Equipment must not be shoved until it is visually determined that: Portion of track to be used is clear of equipment or conflicting movements. The track will remain clear to the location where movement will be stopped. Switches and derails are properly lined. 40. When using radio communication for a shoving movement, the communication must specify direction and distance and movement must unless additional instructions are received. A. continue B. continue at reduced speed C. stop within half the distance specified D. none of the above 41. The employee protecting a shove movement must be in position to provide visual protection of the equipment being shoved and must. A. engage in unrelated tasks while providing protection B. not engage in unrelated tasks while providing protection C. contact customer service before the shove is completed D. none of the above 42. When taking a position ahead of a shoving movement, employee must observe the movement until the movement is stopped Page 11

12 A. not B. periodically C. continuously D. none of the above 43. When shoving cars into a spur track, control movement to prevent damage at the end of the track, and do the following: Stop movement 150 feet from the end of the track. Apply hand brakes, when necessary, to control slack. Have a crew member precede any further movement when it can be done safely. Move only on the crew member's signal. Stop movement short of end of track, bumper, chock, etc., unless it is necessary to shove cars to the end of the track to properly spot cars for the industry. When necessary, use extreme caution to avoid damage to equipment, track or structures. 44. A crew member must when shoving cars over a crossing with only flashers or passive warning devices? A. be on the ground at the crossing to warn traffic until the crossing is occupied B. ride the end of the lead car C. receive a track warrant D. all of the above 45. On tracks where clearance point is indicated, leave equipment the clearance point. A. at B. ahead of C. beyond D. all of the above 46. If clearance point is not indicated or visible, determine clearance point by standing outside the rail of adjacent track and extending arm towards the equipment. When unable to touch equipment, leave the equipment at least into the track to ensure equipment is beyond the clearance point. A. an additional 50 feet B. an additional 100 feet C. four car lengths D. all of the above Page 12

13 47. Equipment left standing on an industry track must be left beyond the clearance point of the switch leading to the industry? A. Yes B. No 48. A highly visible marker must be displayed at the rear of every train from 1 hour before sunset to 1 hour after sunrise or when weather conditions restrict visibility to less than 1/2 mile. 49. A reflector, red flag, or light fixture may be displayed at the rear of the train as the marker when a highly visible marker is not required. 50. Before coupling to or moving cars on tracks where cars are being loaded or unloaded, must crew members ensure that all persons are clear and all connections such as conveyors, loading spouts and hoses have been removed or cleared? A. Yes B. No 51. Before moving engines, cars, or other equipment through gates, doorways, or similar openings, to ensure that the gates, doorways, or openings are completely open and secure, and of a car, engine or other equipment when moving through. A. contact the customer; ride on the side B. contact customer service; ride on the top C. stop; do not ride on the side D. proceed at restricted speed; do not ride on the side 52. Within Track Warrant Control territory, a track warrant authorizes a train or engine to occupy the within. A. yard; yard limits B. main track; designated limits C. service repair track; designated limits Page 13

14 53. When Track Warrant authority has been received, the train or engine must move as follows: Proceed from one point to another in the direction the track warrant specifies. When a crew member informs the train dispatcher that the entire train has passed a specific point, track warrant authority is considered void up to that point. OR If authorized to WORK BETWEEN two specific points, the train or engine may move in either direction between those points. When a crew member informs the train dispatcher that the authority is released between two specific points, the authority is considered void between those points. This track release must begin at the outer limit of the authority. A. Yes B. No 54. Employees are responsible for their personal safety and accountable for their behavior as a condition of employment. 55. Before work begins, who must be aware of work and movements? A. All members of crew or work group. B. Conductor only. C. Employee in Charge only. 56. The crew comes on duty at their initial station. A job briefing is conducted with all crewmembers present. Before they depart the yard, one of the crewmembers becomes sick and is replaced. What action is required with respect to the initial job briefing? A. No action is required; the initial briefing is all that is needed. B. The job briefing must be repeated when, after the work begins, another person is added to the crew that was not part of the initial briefing. C. The conductor may choose to redo the job briefing or not to redo the job briefing if the work will be delayed. 57. Employees that ride in company vehicles, or contract vehicles (such as contract vans) must: Page 14

15 A. Be sure to roll up the vehicle windows before moving. B. Buckle their seat belts before the vehicle moves. C. Place their bags and other equipment between their feet before moving. 58. Work must be planned to back-up moves and to driving into areas requiring back-up moves. A. maximize; encourage B. minimize; avoid C. avoid; minimize D. none of the above 59. Back-up moves are allowed when a forward move can safely be made. 60. Before initiating a back-up move, the driver must: A. Walk around the vehicle and confirm that it is safe to move. B. Look in the direction of movement and sound horn prior to back up move C. Not exceed 5 MPH, conditions may require a lower speed D. All of the above apply 61. Which of the following duties requires employees to always apply the principles of correct and safe lifting? A. Throwing a switch. B. Setting a hand brake. C. Both (a.) and (b.) are correct. 62. When you are working at a location that requires standing, working, or being between or near tracks, you must always: A. Keep a careful lookout in both directions for trains, locomotives, cars or other moving equipment. B. Expect movement at any time, on any track, in either direction. Do not rely on just hearing the approach of a train or equipment. C. Both (a.) and (b.) are correct Page 15

16 63. Your personal safety and your responsibility to work safely depends on maintaining a safe distance from equipment and never: A. Cross or step foul of tracks closely in front of or behind moving equipment or close to the end of equipment. B. Go between standing equipment if the opening is less than 100 feet. C. Cross tracks unless there is at least 20 feet between the employee and the equipment. D. All of the above. 64. When getting off standing equipment, retain a grip on the handhold until both feet are firmly placed on the ground or other support Company approved eye protection must be worn on company property and on duty, except: A. When performing duties on yard tracks. B. While in the locomotive engine compartment and the windows are opened. C. While inside buildings. 66. Employees must wear approved hearing protection devices anytime they are within a radius of an occupied locomotive: A. 25 B. 50 C Employees whose predominant noise exposure occurs in or around locomotives must participate in a railroad Hearing Conservation Program? Page 16

17 68. Employees participating in a railroad Hearing Conservation Program are responsible for complying with all rules and regulations regarding their training, audiometric testing and hearing protection? When should hearing protection devices be inspected? A. Whenever you think they might be bad B. Before use C. Never 70. When walking, keep your eyes on the pathway and if hazardous under footing exist: A. Take precaution to avoid slipping or tripping. B. Proceed quickly to leave the unsafe area. C. Check the weather channel for future forecasts. 71. Employees are prohibited from getting on or off moving equipment unless necessary to prevent injury to themselves or others When duties require crossing through a standing train or cut of cars: A. Use ladders or ropes as necessary. B. Advise the yardmaster. C. Choose equipment with proper structure to cross safely. 73. Do not place feet on knuckles, uncoupling lever, drawbar assembly or any cushioning drawbar device Page 17

18 74. Before operating hand brakes, inspect for defects Safety appliances on equipment must be visually inspected for defects such as loose, damaged or missing hand holds, ladders, grab irons, sill steps or crossover platforms When riding on cars, engines, or other equipment employees must ride on: A. The roof. B. Designated riding places, steps, ladders, or platforms. C. The drawbar. 77. Do not ride, stand or place any part of your body on or between the side or end of a car loaded with lumber, pipe or other lading that could shift If equipment is coupled to an occupied engine, before an employee steps foul of the track, what must he do? A. Notify the Yardmaster that track and equipment will be fouled. B. Notify the Engineer by job briefing or radio communication that track and equipment will be fouled (entering the Red Zone ). C. Establish Blue-Flag protection of track and equipment. 79. What action must the Engineer then take to help insure that the equipment will not move? A. Secure the locomotive by use of hand-brake. B. Isolate the locomotive. C. Apply the train and/or locomotive air brakes, center the reverser, and convey to the employee that this action has been taken Page 18

19 80. Finally, when no longer foul of the track, must the employee convey to the Engineer that he is in the clear before initiating the next move? A. Yes B. No Page 19

20 PART 2 AIR BRAKE RULES SECUREMENT (INCLUDING FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS) 81. Who is a Qualified Person concerning the inspection of freight equipment during air brake tests? a. A term referring to Engineering Department employees and their related equipment b. A train service employee given fundamental training on freight car inspections and air brake tests c. A person such as a Mechanical Department employee, who has been given more extensive training that encompasses more detailed inspection and repairs 82. When performing a safety inspection per GCOR 1.33, which cars must be inspected? a. Each car at the final terminal b. Each car to be placed in the train c. Each car containing a hazardous material 83. When performing a safety inspection per GCOR 1.33, can the inspection be performed as the train departs not exceeding 10 MPH? a. Yes b. No For the following questions, consider yourself as the conductor of a train. This is where your train was assembled and it will require a Class 1 Air Brake Test before departing the terminal. 84. At what pressure should the regulating valve be set? a. 60-psi b. 75-psi c. 90-psi Page 20

21 85. You inform the engineer that the air hose between the locomotive and first car will need to be coupled. After securing a Red Zone, what should you do before coupling the air hoses? a. Shake debris out of the hoses and blow all condensation from the locomotive brake pipe b. Assist the engineer with a locomotive brake test c. Open the angle cock on the car ahead of the car to be coupled 86. What brake pipe reduction should the engineer make before opening the angle cocks to charge the train? a. 20-psi brake pipe reduction b. 10-psi brake pipe reduction c. Full Service brake pipe reduction 87. The angle cocks have been opened and you report clear of the Red Zone. The engineer will now move the Automatic Brake Valve Handle to RELEASE to charge the train. When is it permissible for the engineer to increase diesel engine RPM to enhance the locomotive s air compressor? a. If ambient temperature is below 32 degrees b. If equalizing reservoir fails to charge c. If main reservoir pressure falls below 100-psi 88. To compensate for the drop in Main Reservoir pressure, the engineer decides to increase throttle position. What is the maximum throttle position allowed? a. Throttle position 2 b. Throttle position 4 c. Throttle position When the brake system is uncharged and not equipped with an air flow meter, what would the minimum and maximum charging times be for a train of 2500 feet or less? a. Minimum 12 minutes; Maximum 28 minutes b. Minimum 8 minutes; Maximum 25 minutes c. Minimum 6 minutes; Maximum 20 minutes Page 21

22 90. To conduct a Class 1 Air Brake Test, it will be necessary to determine brake pipe pressure at the rear of the train. How may this be determined? a. Accurate gauge, EOT, or DP Locomotive b. Opening the angle cock slightly on last car of train c. EOT only 91. You are going to install an end-of-train device (EOT) and conduct an air brake test and inspection. Who will be in charge of the train while the air brake test is being performed on your train? a. The Dispatcher is in charge while the test is being conducted b. The Engineer is in charge while the test is being conducted c. The employee performing the air brake test is in charge while the test is being conducted and must ensure that all other employees are safely positioned before beginning the test 92. After installing and arming the EOT on the rear of train, the proper procedure for testing the emergency application capability is to: a. True b. False 1) Close the angle cock ahead of the last car 2) Initiate an EOT emergency from the lead locomotive HEU. The brake pipe pressure on the EOT must reduce to 0-psi 3) Open the angle cock and determine that brake pipe pressure is restored before proceeding 93. Installation, arming and testing of the EOT is complete and you are ready to begin a Class 1 Air Brake Test. If the Air Flow Method is not available, what method should the engineer use to test brake pipe leakage? a. Brake Pipe Leakage Test b. Yard Air Test c. In this case a leakage test is not necessary Page 22

23 94. When performing a leakage test using the Brake Pipe Leakage Method, if the leakage exceeds, the train must be inspected, the leakage must be corrected, and the train must be re-tested. a. 5 psi b. 8 psi c. 10 psi 95. What type of air brake test must you perform on cars that are added to a train that received a Class 1 Air Brake Test at the initial terminal? Note: The cars being added are not a solid block. a. Class 1 Air Brake Test b. Application & Release Test c. No test is necessary in this case 96. What is the minimum brake pipe pressure required at the rear of train before applying the brakes during a Class 1 Air Brake Test? a. 60-psi b. 75-psi c. 90-psi 97. You radio the engineer to apply the brakes for the test. What is the required brake pipe reduction when performing a Class 1 Air Brake Test a. 10- psi brake pipe reduction b. 20-psi brake pipe reduction c. 70-psi brake pipe reduction 98. You are inspecting a railroad car equipped with a body-mounted brake cylinder. What is the required piston travel requirement when conducting a Class 1 Air Brake Test? a. 1 ½ inches less than the travel entered on FRA Form A (blue card) b. Between 6 and 10 ½ inches c. Between 6 and 9 inches Page 23

24 99. When conducting a Transfer Train Air Brake Test, what is the required piston travel when inspecting equipment with body-mounted brake cylinders? a. Between 6 and 9 inches b. Between 6 and 10 ½ inches c. Piston travel must be within the limits of the travel indicator when brakes are set 100. You are inspecting a railroad car equipped with a truck-mounted brake cylinder. In addition to complying with the requirements outlined by stenciling or badge plate, what is the required piston travel? a. Must be within the limits of the travel indicator when brakes are set b. Between 14 and 20 inches c. Both a and b are correct In addition to piston travel requirements, the following must be inspected during a safety inspection? Angle cocks are properly positioned Air hoses are in condition for service and properly coupled Air brake system leakage is minimal; if necessary, make repairs to reduce leakage Retaining valves are in exhaust (EX) position Brakes are applied and remain applied until signal is given to release the brakes Brake rigging does not bind or foul All parts of the brake equipment are properly secured a. True b. False 102. What must be done if a cars brake piston releases when a signal to release the brakes was not given? a. The car may be retested one time b. The car may be retested one time and the brakes must remain applied for at least 3 minutes c. The car must be set-out of the train before departing Page 24

25 103. You have completed the inspection of the entire train. What percentage of the train s brakes must be operative before departing the terminal? a. 85% b. 90% c. 100% (all cars must have operative air brakes before departing the initial terminal) 104. After completing the inspection at the initial terminal, the person in charge of the inspection must deliver to the engineer written notification that the test is complete on an Air Brake Test Form. a. True b. False 105. Is it permissible to perform a rolling release inspection of the train as you depart the terminal? a. Yes, a release inspection may be performed on the entire train not to exceed 5 MPH b. Yes, a release inspection may be performed on the entire train not exceed 10 MPH. c. No You have left the initial terminal and are scheduled pick-up 4 cars that are not a Solid Block of Cars at the next station enroute A Solid Block of Cars is defined as one or more cars coupled together that: Are charged or have not been off air for more than 4 hours Have been tested as outlined in Rule (Procedure for Inspection and Test) Have been inspected as outlined in Rule 1.33 (Inspection of Freight Cars) Have been inspected as outlined in Section III (Inspection) of Instructions for Handling Hazardous Materials Page 25

26 a. True b. False 107. What air brake test(s) will be required after adding the 4 cars to your train? a. Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1 Air Brake Test) b. Application and Release Test (Class III Brake Test) c. Class 1 and Class III Air Brake Tests will be required 108. Can a safety inspection be performed with railroad cars off air? a. Yes b. Yes, but only at the initial terminal c. No 109. After coupling to the train left on the main track, you notice air escaping from one of the 4 cars picked-up and is bad-order. May the car be moved for repairs? a. Yes b. Yes, but only if the car is an empty c. No 110. What is required before a car with brakes that failed enroute may be moved for repairs? a. The car must be tagged on both sides b. The car must be noted as bad order on the train documentation c. Both a. and b. are correct 111.What is the procedure for preparing a car with defective air brakes for placement in the train? a. Cut-out the control valve by closing the branch pipe cutout cock b. Both a. and c. are correct c. Drain the air reservoirs completely by operating the brake cylinder release valve 112.When placing a car with defective air brakes in the train: Make sure no more than two consecutive air brake devices have been cut-out in a train Page 26

27 If necessary to cut-out a third consecutive air brake device, separate it from the other two cars with cut-out brakes by at least 5 cars with operative brakes If one air brake device/control valve is cut-out on a car with multiple control valves, consider the remaining brakes on that car to be operative a. True b. False 113.Must the rear car of a train always have operative brakes? a. Yes b. Yes, unless the car is an empty c. No You have now arrived at an industry where you are scheduled to pick-up 3 tank cars that are off air, but are known to have received a Class 1 Air Brake Test three hours ago What air brake test will be required after adding the 3 cars to your train? a. Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1 Air Brake Test) b. Application and Release Test (Class III Brake Test) c. Class 1 and Class III Air Brake Tests will be required 115.To correctly perform an Application and Release Test (Class III), what brake pipe pressure must the gauge or device at the rear of the train indicate before performing the test? a. 60 psi b. 90 psi c. 75 psi Page 27

28 116.What is the required brake pipe reduction when performing an Application and Release Test (Class III Brake Test)? a. 10-psi brake pipe reduction b. 20-psi brake pipe reduction c. A reduction sufficient enough to satisfy a 5-psi brake pipe reduction 117.When determining that the brakes apply and release on the rear car, the requirement is considered fulfilled when either an EOT or power consist attached to the rear of the train indicates: a. Brakes are applied when brake pipe pressure decreases by at least 5-psi b. Brakes are released when brake pipe pressure increases by at least 5-psi c. Both a. and b. are correct 118.Is a brake pipe leakage test required when performing an Application and Release Test (Class III Brake Test)? a. Yes b. No 119.Is an Application and Release Test (Class III Brake Test) required when picking up a solid block of cars or after setting out one or more consecutive cars? a. Yes b. No You are instructed to stop your train and turn your head end power using a wye track After traveling through the wye tracks to reposition your locomotive, you return to the equipment left standing on the main approximately 20 minutes later. After the engineer changes operating ends, what test (if any) will be required before proceeding? a. Locomotive Consist Air Brake Test b. Application and Release Test (Class III Brake Test) Page 28

29 c. Both answers a and b are correct Upon arrival at your home terminal, you are instructed to stop clear of the yard until another train currently conducting an air brake test departs. 121.The departing train is conducting a Transfer Train Movement Air Test. What is a Transfer Train Movement? a. Any train or engine with or without cars that will travel a distance not exceeding 20 miles b. An engine with one or more cars that travels between a point of origin and a point of final destination not exceeding 20 miles. Such trains may pickup or set-out while enroute to destination. c. Any train or engine with cars that travels a distance not to exceed 20 miles. Transfer Trains are prohibited from making a pick-up or set-out while enroute 122.During a Transfer Movement Air Test, in addition to a safety inspection, all cars must be inspected for. a. Release of brakes on all cars b. Application of brakes on all cars c. Both a. and b. are correct After separating your train at a public crossing for approximately 45 minutes, you are instructed to proceed into the yard and to secure your train in track What air brake test (if any) will be required after coupling your train back together? a. Restore brake pipe pressure as indicated by gauge or device at the rear end of the train b. Verify that the brakes on rear car apply and release from a 20-psi brake pipe reduction c. Either a. or b. are correct, depending if gauge is available Page 29

30 124. Crew members are responsible for securing standing equipment with a sufficient amount of hand brakes to prevent undesired movement. The air brake system must not be depended upon to prevent an undesired movement. Unless otherwise instructed by Special Instructions or site-specific instructions, cars left standing must be secured with hand brakes as follows: One car Rule (Single Car Securement). Two cars All handbrakes. Three cars or more Minimum of three hand brakes plus a sufficient number of additional hand brakes as determined by Primary or Secondary securement procedures. Rule a. True b. False The number and location of hand brakes to be applied depends on: Grade o On low end when slack is bunched. o On high end when slack is stretched. Number of loaded and empty cars, and type of car. High winds. Site-specific instructions. a. True b. False 126. What is the Primary Procedure to verify that the hand brakes applied on equipment will prevent movement? a. Comply with requirements contained in the Securement Chart. b. Set sufficient handbrakes; release the train air brakes and check for any undesired movement; at conclusion of test apply air brakes according to applicable securement rules. c. Set sufficient handbrakes; release all locomotives and train air brakes and check for any undesired movement; if necessary, apply additional handbrakes and as needed, then retest to ascertain sufficient hand brake application; at conclusion of test apply air brakes according to applicable securement rules Page 30

31 127. Comply with requirements contained in the when not practical to comply with the Primary Procedure or where site-specific instructions are in effect. a. General Code of Operating Rules b. Securement Chart c. Hazardous Materials Handling Rules 128. All unattended locomotives must be secured with handbrakes. a. True b. False 129. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued an Emergency Order which requires railroads operating on the general system to implement additional processes and procedures to ensure that T rains transporting the following hazardous materials on mainline track or mainline siding outside of a yard or terminal are properly secured against unintended movement: One or more tank car loads of any one or any combination of materials poisonous by inhalation as defined in 49 CFR 171.8, and including anhydrous ammonia (UN 1005) and ammonia solutions (UN 3318); OR 20 rail car loads or intermodal portable tank loads of any one or any combination of materials listed in (1) above, or, any Division 2.1 flammable gas, Class 3 flammable liquid or combustible liquid, Class 1.1 or 1.2 explosive, or hazardous substance listed in 49 CFR (f)(2). a. True b. False 130. Trains and Track Vehicles transporting the hazardous materials listed above are considered Key Trains and shall NOT be left unattended on a mainline track or mainline siding outside of a yard or terminal on RGPC railroad property without completing the following steps: 1. Contact the Train Dispatcher or proper Manager to receive authority to leave the equipment (locomotives/cars) unattended; 2. Secure the equipment in compliance with current securement instructions; 3. Remove the reverser lever from the controlling locomotive and/or lock all locomotives in the consist; Page 31

32 4. Contact the Train Dispatcher or proper Manager to verify that all securement requirements of have been met and complete the Unattended Hazmat Equipment Form. These steps are not necessary when unattended equipment is properly secured for the purpose of temporarily staging on a main track while performing any of the following activities: picking up, setting out, or repositioning cars at an industry assembling cars from tracks adjacent to the main track adding, removing, or swapping locomotives moving part of the train when doubling a hill or cutting crossings a. True b. False Page 32

33 PART 3 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING SECURITY EO#28 (INCLUDING FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS) FORM SECTION Hazardous Materials are defined as a substance or material which the Secretary of Transportation has determined to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce When a hazardous material shipment is not prepared for transportation, we must not accept the shipment for transportation or allow it to continue in transportation. FORM SECTION II 133. Hazardous material shipments may be transported in a train only when a member of the train crew has which of the following documents. A. acceptable shipping papers B. acceptable emergency response information C. current position-in-train document D. all of the above 134. Shipping papers are not required in the switch crew's possession when moving hazardous materials at a customer's facility When a train crew picks up a hazardous material shipment, must a member of the train crew update the document that reflects the current position in train of any Page 33

34 hazardous materials with a hand-printed notation? A. Yes B. No FORM SECTION III 136. When does the railroad require the inspection of hazardous material shipments? A. Before accepting the shipment from the shipper B. When receiving them in interchange C. When placing them in a train D. All of the above 137. When inspecting a rail car carrying hazardous materials, a visual inspection of that car must check for: A. Leaking contents B. Required placards and markings C. Securement of closures & signs of tampering (IED s) D. All of the above 138. Leaking hazardous material shipments can be moved a short distance with proper authority to eliminate an immediate threat of harm to railroad operations When a hazardous material shipment does not appear to be prepared for transportation: A. Do not accept or pull the material or allow it to continue in transportation B. Notify the customer, train dispatcher, yard master, or your immediate supervisor, as appropriate, and explain the problem C. Accept the shipment into transportation D. Both A & B FORM SECTION IV 140. Placards are found missing enroute, when must they be corrected at Page 34

35 A. Immediately B. At the next inspection point C. Neither of the above - placard does not need to be replaced FORM SECTION V 141. The placard shown below is found in which section of the switching chart? B A. Section A B. Section B C. Section C 142. The placards shown below are found in which section(s) of the switching chart? A B A. Section A & B B. Section B C. Section B & C 143. What precautions must be taken when flat switching the loaded tank cars shown below? A C B C Page 35

36 A. There are no specific precautions for these cars. B. The Inhalation Hazard cars found in section B and C may be cut-off while in motion at speeds under 5mph. C. The Inhalation Hazard cars found in section B and C must not be kicked or cut-off while in motion Using the Switching chart, could you allow the cut of cars shown below to roll free? B B A. Yes B. No 145. In a switching operation, can the car below be kicked? B A. Yes B. No Page 36

37 146. Can the cars below be cut-off in motion while switching? B B C A. Yes B. No C. Organic Peroxide 5.2 hopper only FORM SECTION VI 147. Will the car placement shown below meet Placement in Train requirements? A A D A E A. Yes B. No 148. Will the car placement shown below meet Placement in Train requirements? A B G B Page 37

38 A. Yes (with special permit) B. No 149. Will the car placement shown below meet Placement in Train requirements? G A D D F(C) A (NOTE: Bottom number in placard should be red) A. Yes B. No 150. Will the car placement shown below meet Placement in Train requirements? G G B B A A. Yes B. No 151. Using the Placard Endorsement Conversion Chart and Placement in Train Chart, can the following cars be placed next to each other in a train? Page 38

39 A. Yes B. No 152. Can the cars shown below be placed next to each other in a train (identify the hazardous material in your Emergency Response Guidebook)? Page 39

40 A. Yes B. No FORM SECTION VII 152. The train consist/train List shows that a train has 30 loaded hazardous material TANK LOADS. Is the train a Key Train? A. Yes B. No FORM SECTION VIII & INTRODUCTION (PG.1) 153. During train operations, employees (conductors) have a copy of the current Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) readily available while on duty What is the most current version of the Emergency Response Guidebook? A B C D A train has gone into emergency and the train crew sees a vapor cloud. Does the train crew have to inspect the train before leaving the area to a point of safety? A. Yes B. No FORM GLOSSARY 156. Buffer Car is defined as a rail car used to meet the hazardous material in either switching or train operations. A. speed requirements B. noise requirements C. separation requirements Page 40

41 157. Inhalation Hazard is a term used to identify certain gases and liquids that may cause health problems if in very low concentrations for short periods of time. A. shipped B. inhaled/breathed C. contained 158. Rail Security-Sensitive Material (RSSM) is defined as a shipment of one or more of the categories and quantities below: 1. Rail car, trailer, or container with more than 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) of Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosive) material. 2. Loaded tank car containing a material poisonous/toxic by inhalation (PIH/TIH), including anhydrous ammonia; and 3. Rail car, trailer, or container containing a Class 7 (radioactive) material moving under the following Hazardous Materials Response Codes , , , and Positive Hand-off of RSSM Shipments is a situation where a RSSM shipment must be: 1. Attended by an employee or authorized representative of both the railroad and the shipper/receiver or interchanging railroad; and 2. Documented by recording the car initial and number, the first and last name of the individual who attended the transfer, the location of the transfer, and the date and time of the transfer High Threat Urban Area (HTUA) is defined as an area comprising one or more cities and surrounding areas including a 10-mile buffer zone identified by the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in 49 CFR 1580, Appendix A. HTUAs will be identified on work orders and train lists as necessary Page 41

42 SECURITY AWARENESS & IN-DEPTH SECURITY 161. In the wrong hands Hazardous Materials can pose a significant threat to the citizens and economy of the United States The Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement agencies alone cannot guarantee the security of the transportation system they need the help of carriers, shippers and producers Each railroad employee must be continually aware of his/her surroundings, what is taking place in the work environment, who has authority to be on railroad property, what can be construed as a security risk or hazard, and what to do, or who to call, if an emergency or security situation arises Only employees who care about themselves, the safety of others and the protection of railroad property can be considered a dedicated employee committed to the safe operation of a railroad on company property or on the property of our customers must be immediately reported to the immediate supervisor or customer security personnel. A. Police officers B. Suspicious persons or activities C. Employees 166. Trains stopped must report that fact to the immediate supervisor immediately, along with the reason for the stop when determined. A. by Stop signals B. by MOW Employee In Charge C. unexpectedly Page 42

43 167. Except where otherwise permitted by rule or special instruction, rail workers must ensure derails are in normal position and main track switches are lined normal and locked when not in use Rail workers must verify equipment is secured against movement and locked down if locks are provided Inspect railcars and equipment, especially hazardous material and military shipments, before removing them from any track for any visible signs of. A. graffiti B. tampering or sabotage C. reflective material 170. Ensure all signal housings, bungalows, cases and containers are. A. open B. locked C. unlit 171. Always secure your computer when it is unattended and never share your or allow others to use your computer while you are logged on. A. computer knowledge B. logon ID and password C. lunch 172. Additional security protocols take effect when the nation and/or rail industry is under a heightened state of security. For this purpose, Security Alert Levels have been established. A. 1 6 B. 1 5 C Page 43