Railroad Engineer Certification Exam (Part 240)

Question 1

After an unplanned emergency brake application stops a train on the main track, what must the engineer do FIRST?

Release brakes and proceed at restricted speed Protect the train and notify the dispatcher before moving Walk the entire train length to inspect for damage Contact the conductor and request a track warrant

Correct Answer:

Protect the train and notify the dispatcher before moving

Question 2

In a grade crossing collision, what information must the engineer provide to the dispatcher immediately?

The locomotive number only Location, train number, and whether there are injuries Only the mile post of the crossing The car numbers of all nearby freight cars

Correct Answer:

Location, train number, and whether there are injuries

Question 3

The 'Blue Signal' protection rule is designed to protect:

Trains approaching yard limits at night Workers on or near cars or locomotives being worked on Engineers operating in reduced visibility conditions Trains waiting at a stop signal

Correct Answer:

Workers on or near cars or locomotives being worked on

Question 4

When a fire is discovered on a locomotive while the train is in motion, the engineer's first action should be to:

Continue to the nearest station before stopping Stop the train at a safe location, shut down the locomotive, and evacuate Increase speed to blow flames away from the cab Radio dispatch and wait for instructions before taking any action

Correct Answer:

Stop the train at a safe location, shut down the locomotive, and evacuate

Question 5

What is the standard horn/whistle signal used to indicate an emergency on a railroad?

One long blast Two short blasts A succession of short blasts Three long blasts followed by one short

Correct Answer:

A succession of short blasts

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