| General Operating Rules |
01. When must general orders be reviewed: (Rule 1.3.2) 02. When the radio is used instead of hand signals for backing and shoving movements, what information must be included? (Rule 2.13) 03. What is the indication for a whistle signal of two shorts “oo”? (Rule 5.8.2) 
04. What is the indication for a whistle signal of three shorts “ooo” ? (Rule 5.8.2) 05. What is the indication for a whistle signal of two longs-short-long “--o-” ? (Rule 5.8.2) 06. (Non-Signaled Territory) What is the maximum speed for a train or engine moving within "non-signaled" yard limits? (Rule 6.13) 
07. A train stopped on the main track to be met must stop at least _____ feet from the signal or clearance point if length of train permits. (Rule 6.8) a. 250 b. 400 c. 100 08. What action should a crewmember of a train standing on the main track to meet an opposing train do, if possible, with regard to the switch the opposing train will use to leave the main track? (Rule 6.9) 09. What action is necessary if you pick up the head 15 cars on a business track and leave the remaining 10 cars on the business track? (Rule 7.6) 10. Before movement is made over a switch you have lined for your train to leave the main track, you must lock the switch if possible. (Rule 8.8)
11. What is the normal position of a switch connecting any track, except the main track, to a siding? (Rule 8.11) 12. Hand-throw derails on a siding must left be in the derailing position only when cars or engines are left unattended on the siding. (Rule 8.20)
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| Section 5 -- Stop Conditions (Flags, Signals, Track Authority) |
13. What action is required when a yellow-red flag is passed and the crew has no information that any form B track bulletins are in effect? (Rule 5.4.3 B) 
14. After passing a 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. What action is required to comply with this condition? (Rule 5.4.7) 
15. You have a Form B track bulletin that contains the restrictions listed below. You pass the yellow flag at MP 10 at 0920. The employee in charge of work on the Form B bulletin has authorized you to pass the red flag at MP 12 without stopping and to proceed at maximum authorized speed. (Rule 5.4.2/15.2) 
A. What action is required with regard to the Form B bulletin? B. What action is required with regard to the surprise yellow flag? 16. A yellow flag is found displayed to the right of the track. After checking your track bulletins, you find there is no restriction indicated for that location. What action is required? (Rule 5.4.2 B) 
17. You have in your track bulletins a Form A (speed restriction) bulletin requiring 25 MPH between MP 14 and MP 15. The maximum timetable speed at that location is 50 MPH. As you approach the location specified in the Form A bulletin, track foreman Jones contacts you via radio and informs you the track is now OK for maximum authorized speed. What action would you take with respect to the Form A restriction? (Rule 15.13/5.4.2) 
18. If your train is moving at restricted speed for any reason required by the rules and you approach a burning fusee near your track, what action is required? (Rule 5.6) 19. What is action is required when a train, moving at maximum authorized speed, explodes one or more torpedoes? (Rule 5.7) 20. A train passes a signal displaying an Approach indication at 50 mph and the engineer does not respond. What immediate action should you take if you are a crewmember riding in the locomotive cab? (Rule 5.16/Signal Rule 9.2.5) 
21. Your train is operating at restricted speed through non-signaled yard limits. At what point is your train relieved of the requirement to move at Restricted Speed with regard to the yard limits? (Rule 6.13) 
22. As your lead unit passes a signal displaying an “Approach” indication, what is the most critical action required to comply with this indication? (Signal Rule 9.2.5) 
23. When a condition requires movement at restricted speed, such as movement beyond a "red" signal, the first and most critical consideration you must have with regard to movement is: (Rule 6.27) 
24. You are stopped at an absolute signal displaying a Stop indication at an automatic interlocking. There is no conflicting movement present. What is required? (Rule 9.12.3) 
25. You are stopped at an absolute signal displaying a Stop indication at a manual interlocking. There is no conflicting movement present. What action is required? (Rule 9.12.2) 
26. Your train is stopped at a signal displaying a Stop indication at a bridge identified in the timetable as a manual interlocking. What action is required to move beyond the Stop indication? (Rule 9.12.2) 
27. Your train is stopped at a control point in CTC territory. The signal is displaying a STOP indication. What is necessary in order to pass the signal and continue movement on the main track? (Rule 9.12.1) 
28. Trains or engines operating within “Joint” track and time limits, must move at restricted speed regardless of a more favorable signal indication. (Rule 10.3.3)
29. A train is stopped at a controlled signal displaying a Stop indication in CTC limits. The train dispatcher has authorized the train to pass the signal-displaying Stop and to proceed on the main track. In addition, the dispatcher has instructed the crew to take the power off the dual control switch and line it for their intended route. What action is required, even if the switch appears to be lined properly? (Rule 9.13, 9.13.1) 30. List at least three (3) conditions that would relieve you of waiting 5 minutes before entering the main track within ABS limits. (Rule 9.17) 1.________________________________________________________________ 2.________________________________________________________________ 3.________________________________________________________________ Does the "5 minute" requirement apply within ABS/Yard Limits? Yes _____________ No ____________ 31. When movement is made on an Industrial Lead identified in the timetable, the movement must not foul grade crossings equipped with automatic warning devices until the device has been operating long enough to provide warning or the crossing gates, if equipped, are fully lowered. (Rule 6.32.2)
32. Trains moving against the current of traffic must approach interlocking signals prepared to stop unless a track permit authorizes the movement. (Rule 6.25)
B. If you answer False, what is the correct action? 33. When a train approaches a railroad crossing protected by Stop signs, the train must stop before any part of the train passes the Stop sign. (Rule 6.16)
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| Section 6 - Track Warrant Control (TWC) |
Your train (in TWC territory) has a track warrant with the following instructions: 2. [X] PROCEED FROM ANNA TO CLOY ON MAIN TRACK / JOE SUBDIV.
34. Anna to Cloy is westward. What are the exact limits authorized by this track warrant? (Rule 14.2)
Your train (in TWC territory) has a track warrant with the following instructions:
4. [X] WORK BETWEEN ANNA AND CLOY ON MAIN TRACK/JOE SUBDIV.
35. Anna to Cloy is westward. What are the exact limits authorized by this track warrant? (Rule 14.2)
Your train (in TWC territory) has a track warrant with the following instructions:
2. [X] PROCEED FROM ANNA TO CLOY ON MAIN TRACK JOE SUBDIV.
36. Anna to Cloy is westward. What are the exact limits authorized by this track warrant? (Rule 14.2)
You have received a track warrant with the following boxes checked:
2 . [X] PROCEED FROM ANNA TO HOPE ON MAIN TRACK
37. You cannot contact foreman Miller and the dispatcher advises you that he does not know foreman Millers location. Can you enter the limits between Anna and Bess? (SSI-Rule 14.4)
38. Your train is at a signal displaying a green (Clear) aspect governing movement over a spring switch, the last signal in ABS Yard Limits. The signal governs movement into TWC territory. What is required if your train does not have track warrant authority to enter TWC limits at this location? (Rule 14.1)
39. After your train receives “Joint” track and time limits, the train dispatcher advises you that the limits are jointly occupied and identifies the employee (by name) that your track and time is joint with. What are your requirements before and after entering these limits? (Rule 10.3.3/SYS GO-Rule 6.3)
40. Your train is stopped at an absolute signal displaying a Stop indication at a control point within your track and time limits. (Rule 10.3)
Do you need authority from the train dispatcher to pass this signal?
Do you have to Stop at this signal?
41. Your train is stopped at an absolute signal displaying a Stop indication at a control point that is where you are going to enter your track and time limits. (Rule 10.3)
After receiving a OK for your track and time limits, do you also need authority from the train dispatcher to pass the signal displaying Stop to enter the limits at this point?
42. A train moving in signaled (ABS) territory passes the approach signal to an automatic interlocking displaying a Clear aspect at 15 MPH. The train must approach the interlocking signal prepared to stop until reaching a point 1000 feet from the signal. If the interlocking signal then indicates proceed, the train may resume speed. (Rule 9.9.1)
True _____________ False ____________
If you said False, explain your answer:
43. Your train is moving in signaled territory and has passed a block signal displaying a yellow (approach) aspect. As the next block signal (with a number plate) comes in view, it is "dark". (Rule 9.4)
What actions are required?
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