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BNSF Conductor Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 10
What should a train crew do immediately after overrunning a stop signal?
Choose one answer below.
A
Prepare to call the maintenance team
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B
Call the train dispatcher
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C
Increase speed to the next block
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D
Conduct a physical inspection of the area
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QUESTION 2 / 10
What is required if a train is to meet an opposing train on the main track?
Choose one answer below.
A
Delay until the opposing train has left the block
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B
Leave the switch lined for the opposing train to pass
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C
Switch to the nearest siding available
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D
Notify other trains of the intention to meet
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QUESTION 3 / 10
In moving equipment, what should employees avoid?
Choose one answer below.
A
Waiting for signals before moving
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B
Fouling adjacent tracks or causing injury
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C
Switching at high speeds
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D
Communicating with other crew members
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QUESTION 4 / 10
What should crew members do if they receive a track warrant that is over four hours old?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue the journey as planned
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B
Contact the dispatcher to verify additional bulletins
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C
Assume it is still valid
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D
Void the track warrant immediately
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QUESTION 5 / 10
Which of the following is a prohibited activity for railroad operating employees regarding electronic devices?
Choose one answer below.
A
Using for health-related applications
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B
Using for necessary communication in emergencies
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C
Using when performing safety-related duties
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D
Using when stationary for break time
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QUESTION 6 / 10
Under what condition can a crew move a train into a main track outside yard limits against the current of traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
When all signals indicate clear
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B
When track permit is issued
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C
With verbal permission from the dispatcher
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D
During scheduled maintenance hours
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QUESTION 7 / 10
What should a crew member do if a safety device becomes defective en route?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ignore it until the next stop
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B
Inform the train dispatcher and mechanical department
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C
Attempt to repair the device immediately
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D
Cut out the device if it interferes with operations
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QUESTION 8 / 10
What is required before proceeding after adding cars during a transfer train movement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Verify brake pipe pressure is restored
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B
Ensure no delays are experienced
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C
Complete a full inspection of the cargo
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D
Check weather conditions
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QUESTION 9 / 10
What is the first step to apply a vertical wheel brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn the brake wheel counterclockwise
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B
Place the release lever in the OFF position
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C
Place the release lever or pawl in the ON position
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D
Pull the brake wheel freely without a plan
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QUESTION 10 / 10
What must crew members refrain from doing when going between rail equipment?
Choose one answer below.
A
Operating controls without permission
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B
Leaving tools outside the train
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C
Using sound signals
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D
Making physical contact with the rail
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