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BNSF Air Brake and Train Handling Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 10
What type of air brake test is required when picking up cars that have been in storage for 2 months?
Choose one answer below.
A
Class 1 Air Brake Test
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B
Class 2 Air Brake Test
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C
Class 3 Air Brake Test
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D
No air brake test required
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QUESTION 2 / 10
What happens when the automatic brake valve is moved to the release position?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increases equalizing reservoir pressure
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B
Reduces brake cylinder pressure
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C
Releases auxiliary reservoir pressure
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D
Blocks air from the brake pipe
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QUESTION 3 / 10
What is the maximum allowed speed for light engines operating long hood forward in adverse conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
30 MPH
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B
40 MPH
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C
45 MPH
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D
50 MPH
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QUESTION 4 / 10
What mechanism prevents the locomotive brakes from applying after an automatic application?
Choose one answer below.
A
Recharge valve
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B
Actuating
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C
Emergency cutoff
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D
Brake release valve
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QUESTION 5 / 10
What action should be taken if a safety device becomes defective en route?
Choose one answer below.
A
Immediately stop the train
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B
Continue operating normally
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C
Report the defect after arrival
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D
Switch to manual control
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QUESTION 6 / 10
What action should be taken when a light locomotive consist is operated over a distance exceeding 2 miles without crew control via signals?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use automated controls for the entire distance
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B
Operate from the cab nearest the direction of travel
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C
Stop the locomotive until communication can be established
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D
Switch to manual control for safety
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QUESTION 7 / 10
When applying or reapplying brakes, what is the required brake pipe reduction for a fully charged system?
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce the brake pipe at least 4 psi
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B
Reduce the brake pipe at least 5 psi
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C
Reduce the brake pipe at least 6 psi
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D
Maintain current brake pipe settings
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QUESTION 8 / 10
On the controlling locomotive, what position does the MU2A or double-port cutout cock need to be in?
Choose one answer below.
A
Out
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B
In
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C
Off
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D
Closed
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QUESTION 9 / 10
What is the first step to conduct an air test after adding helpers to the rear of a train?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase the brake pipe reduction by at least 8 psi
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B
Release and recharge the brake system
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C
Observe the brakes apply on the helper consist
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D
Determine the brake pipe increase at the rear of the train
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QUESTION 10 / 10
Which action is considered best practice when using dynamic brakes on locomotives in high-demand situations?
Choose one answer below.
A
Activating all available brakes at full force
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B
Gradually applying dynamic brakes, monitoring the response
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C
Selecting the highest power setting for maximum effect
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D
Using only air brakes for enhanced control
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