FREE QUIZ BOWL AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT WEEK 2 DE

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FREE QUIZ BOWL AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT WEEK #2 DE

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-Guarantee passing score -64 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Before a utilty worker is authorized to work a crew what must happen?

Answer:

The enginee if no conductor is assigned, must notify and identify the work to the entire crew before the utility worker is authorized to work with the crew.Question 2: When a train is disabled (MORE than 1/4 mile from an interlocking), how must an assisting train (NOT operated by the engineer of the disabled train) make an opposing movement be governed, when operating in Rule 261 territory?

Answer:

The assisting train must operate at restricting speed to the disabled train.Question 3: When must a crew member of a disabled train provide flag protection against an assisting train?

Answer:

The dispatcher must issue a Form D line 2 to get within 2 or 1 miles from disabled train and a Form D line 9 to get to the disabled train.

Question 4: Which of the following describes Limited Speed?

Answer:

For passenger trains, not exceeding 45 MPH; For freight trains, not exceeding 40 MPH.Question 5: Which of the following describes the requirements for breaking seals or tampering with appliances and other equipment?

Answer:

Employees are prohited from altering, nullifying or in any manner restricting or interfering with normal intended function of any device or any device or equipment on engines, cars or other railroad property, except when specifically authorized to do so.

Question 6: Where must movements be made at Restricted Speed?

Answer:

Movement on a siding other than controlled signals, movement on a running trak and movement on a trak not governed by ABS, DCS or interlocking rules.Question 7: When hand-operating dual control switch, after the "Selector" lever has been moved to the hand-0peration position, how is the "Hand Throw" lever used? (104k)

Answer:

WHen authorized by the Dispatcher or controller.

Question 8: Which of the following describes a General Order(GO)?

Answer:

A publication used to summarized changes to the Timetable and other instruction manuals.Question 9: When required to provide flag protection on adjacent tracks, after going at least the minimum distance as required by Rule 131, what must the employee providing protection then do? (130b)

Answer:

(All) Go out to at lease the distance presribed by the table in section (a) of this rule, display a lighted fusee if they see or hear a train approaching, Give a stop signal to approaching trains that may be affected.

Question 10: When may a passenger train, routed to a track that will result in a station stop for receiving or discharging passengers across a main trak or controlled siding intervening between that train and the station platform, proceed into the station? (121)

Answer:

Before proceeding get permission from Dispatcher that protection is provided, or when verbal or written assurance of protection has been previously provided, when the track adjacent to the station platform is out of service.Question 11: When a train is disabled, how must an assisting train that is permitted to make an opposing movement be governed, when operating against the current of traffic in Rule 251 territory, or where DCS rules are in effect in both directions?

Answer:

The move will be governed by the Form D line 9.Question 12: When are prescription drugs or Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications allowed to be used by employees while on duty or on company property?

Answer:

over the counter medication that does not in any way adversely affect their alertness, coordination, reaction, response or safety.

Question 13: What are the required books?

Answer:

The operating Rules and Timetable, Safety rules for their department, and Air Brake Instructions.Question 14: What whistle signal must be sounded when approaching and passing roadway workers or equipment on or near the track?

Answer:

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Question 15: Which of the following describes Slow Speed?

Answer:

Not exceeding 15 MPH.Question 16: When must a passenger train display an illuminated marking device and when must the proper functioning of the device be confirmed?

Answer:

When no marker lights are on the rear car or engine. It must be tested before train leaves its initial terminal and at all crew change locations.

Question 17: WHich of the following describes a Main Track?(Definitions)

Answer:

A track designated by Timetable upon which train movements are autorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules.Question 18: What action must be taken by a qualified employee assigned to protect work locations of railroad construction or private contractors, upon reporting for work each day?(131)

Answer:

Secure flagging equipment, ensure that tracks are not fouled without permission, get permission to foul without permission, get permission to foul track etc.Question 19: When a NON-PASSENGER train is moving and an emergency application of the brakes occurs, what action must be taken immediately to protect adjacent tracks?

Answer:

Crew members must immediately protect adjacent tracks by initiating an emergency radio transmittion; Emergency, Emergency, Emergency train TV-24 engine 6606 is in an emergency moving east on #2 track at MP 18.Question 20: What is required if all auxillary (ditch) lights fail en route, but the headlight remains oprable?

Answer:

The train must not exceed 20 MPH while the leading end of the train is operating over public highway crossings at grade and the auxiliary light(s) must be repaired at the next forward repair point.Question 21: When must the engine bell be sounded, in addition to approaching and passing public crossings at grade?

Answer:

When train is about to move, when running through tunnels, when passing a train standing on an adjuscent track, emergency and when approaching locations where Roadway Workers may be at work on tracks, bridges and other points.Question 22: What is required if the "Dead Man" or "Alertor" features fails en route on a passenger train in CAB SIGNAL territory? (123)

Answer:

An employee must immediately take position in the control compartment with the engineer. This employee was be instructed on how to stop the train should the Engineer become incapacitated.