NORAC Operating Rules Quiz

4-1  JOB BRIEFINGS:  All Train and Engine service employees whose duties require the coordination between two or more employees must perform a job briefing prior to starting their job and each train assignment to ensure a clear understanding of the task and how it is to be accomplished

• True

• False

14.  Unattended Fusees:  Fusees must not be placed on bridges or other structures that are liable to be damaged by fire.

• True

• False

13.  Hand Signals:  Hand signals, with or without a flag or lamp, must be given as follows:  What is the indication of the following hand signal? Swung Horizontally at right angle to the track.

19.  Engine Whistle or Horn Signal:  (b) Sound: --- --- o ---    The signal must be prolonged or repeated until the engine occupies the crossing.  For multiple crossing, the signal must be prolonged or repeated until the last crossing is occupied.

• True

• False

19.  Engine Whistle or Horn Signal:  (c) Sound:  Succession of sounds   Indication:  Use as an alarm when persons or livestock are on the track at other than highway crossings at grade.

• True

• False

22.  Engine Lights – b.  Auxiliary Lights:  Auxiliary lights must be operational before engine leaves its initial terminal, and must be displayed when the engine is approaching and operating over public highway crossings at grade.

• True

• False

30.  Tampering with Appliances and Other Equipment:  Employees are prohibited from breaking seals on interlocking appliances of other equipment, except when specifically authorized to do so.  Employees are prohibited from altering, nullifying or in any manner restricting or interfering with the normal intended function of any device or equipment on engines, cars of other railroad property, except when specifically authorized to do so.   A.     True B.     False

• True

• False

1-7  TIMETABLE SCHEDULE BULLETIN:  All Rail employees governed by the Employee Timetable Schedules must carry a copy of the Timetable Schedule Bulletin pertaining to them while on duty.

• True

• False

4.  Job Briefings:  Employees whose duties required coordination with other employees must hold a job briefing to review all operational and safety conditions before, during and after such duties.

• True

• False

4-4  FLAGMAN - IN CHARGE OF TRACK - JOB BRIEFING REQUIREMENT:  In the application of NORAC Rule 4 whenever a Conductor Flagman is in charge of a track (IE: Out of Service, Foul time) where a secondary employee requests permission to utilize the track under his jurisdiction, a job briefing must be held with the secondary employee in charge of each additional work group.  When not practical or possible to do the job briefing face to face with the secondary employee in charge, radio or telephone can be used.

• True

• False

11.  Flags and Lights: Periods of Display:  Flags of the prescribed color must be used by day and lights of the prescribed color used by night.

• True

• False

12.  Day and Night Signals:  Night signals must always be used from sunset to sunrise.

• True

• False

16.  Blue Signal Protection of Workers:  "Workmen" refers to one or more employees assigned to inspect, test, repair, or service engines and/or cars.

• True

• False

4-1  Job Briefing:  Job Briefings should be conducted face to face.  When not practical or possible to do so, radio or intercom can be used.

• True

• False

13.  Hand Signals:  Any object waved violently by anyone on or near the track is a signal to stop.

• True

• False

3.  Correct Time:  Before starting each tour of duty, employees must set their watch with a standard clock.  If they do not have access to a standard clock, they must compare watches with another employee who has determined the correct time.

• True

• False

13.  Hand Signals:  Hand signals, with or without a flag or lamp, must be given as follows:  What is the indication of the following hand signal? Raised and lowered vertically.

16.  Blue Signal Protection of Workers - Alternate Protection of Utility Employees:   The following procedures and restrictions apply to the protection of Utility Employees: 5.  The Conductor, or Engineer if not Conductor is assigned, must notify each crew member of the presence and identity of the Utility Employee before authorizing the Utility Employee to work as part of the crew.  Thereafter, communication must be maintained so the each crew member understands the duties to be performed and whether those duties will cause any crew member to go on, under, or between the equipment.

• True

• False

24.  Markers – c.  Illuminated Marking Device:  When an illuminated marking device will be required en route, it must be tested before a train leaves its initial terminal.  When the display of a marking device is required, proper functioning of the device must be confirmed at all crew change locations.

• True

• False

1.  General Orders, Bulletin Orders, Division Notices:  The Dispatcher must not consider Bulletin Orders or Division Notices in effect at a Bulletin Board location until informed that the Bulletin Order or Division Notice is properly posted.

• True

• False

4.  Job Briefings:  Job briefings must only be conducted face to face and never via radio or telephone.

• True

• False

10.  Proper Equipment for Signaling:  A Train or track car must not be operated without a red flag, white light, and at least ______ fusees.

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

22.  Engine Lights – b.  Auxiliary Lights:   Auxiliary lights consist of two ditch lights (auxiliary lights on steady), two crossing lights (auxiliary lights flashing), or one oscillating light (auxiliary light that moves in a circular or figure eight pattern).   Auxiliary lights are considered operative when they illuminate after the engine horn and/or bell is sounded or the auxiliary light switch is activated. 

• True

• False

13.  Hand Signals:  If a train has more than one engine unit, and they are headed in opposite directions, no movement will be made until the Conductor has an understanding with his crew.

• True

• False

12.  Day and Night Signals:  The following signals will be used by employees performing flagging duties: Day Signals:  A red flag and fusees. Night Signals:  ________________ .

• A fusee only

• A white light only

• A white light and fusee

• A white flag, white light and fusee

1-6  SPECIAL INSTRUCTION BULLETIN ORDER (SIBO):  Employees are not required to carry the SIBO with them while on duty.

• True

• False

13.  Hand Signals:  Hand Signals must be given from a point where they may be plainly seen, in a manner that can be understood and sufficiently ahead of time to permit the train to comply.  Movement must be stopped if:  (Pick all that apply)

• There is doubt concerning the meaning of a signal.

• There is doubt for whom the signal was intended.

• The proper hand signal with green flag or green light is received.

• The signal disappears from view.

4-2  FLAGMAN DUTIES - JOB BRIEFING - OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS:  All contractors are trained ____________ and must maintain their qualifications by attending a Contractor Safety Training Course before the expiration date printed on their ID Card.

• Semi-annually

• Annually

• Bi-annually

• Tri-annually

19-2.  ENGINE HORN AT PRIVATE CROSSINGS:  The engine horn must be sounded (--- --- o ---) at all crossings, whether public or private, unless otherwise instructed.

• True

• False

13.  Hand Signals:  Hand signals, with or without a flag or lamp, must be given as follows:  What is the indication of the following hand signal? Held horizontally at arm's length

4-3  CONDUCTOR-PILOT - JOB BRIEFING - EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: The safety Job Briefing Form must be retained and held available for inspection for a period of ________ days, then send to the Line's Assistant Superintendent's Office or General Superintendent's Office in the case of Hoboken Division Employees.

• 3

• 4

• 7

• 10

16.  Blue Signal Protection of Workers - Markers: Blue Signal protection must be provided for workmen when they are replacing, repositioning or repairing markers, and the rear of the train is on any track.

• True

• False

4-1  JOB BRIEFING: Job Briefings should be updated using the radio an necessary.  Conductors and Engineers must communicate when approaching the following locations: A Temporary Block Station, a temporary speed restriction, an out of service track or an obstructed track.  The Conductor must contact the Engineer when leaving the last station stop prior to any of the above locations.  If a station stop is not made and the train is ______ miles from any of the locations noted, the Engineer must contact the Conductor and discuss the method of operation through the area.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

13.  Hand Signals:  Hand signals, with or without a flag or lamp, must be given as follows:  What is the indication of the following hand signal? Held at arm's length above the head, when train is standing.

14.  Unattended Fusees:  If a train on a main track or controlled siding encounters an unattended fusee burning on a main track or controlled siding, or on a track next to a main track or controlled siding, it must stop.  It must then proceed at Restricted Speed until the head end is _________ mile beyond the fusee.

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1

16.  Blue Signal Protection of Workers - Blue Signal Unavailable:  When emergency repair work is to be done on, under, or between engines and/or cars, and a Blue Signal is not available, the Engineer must be notified.  The Engineer must take three actions:  (Select the correct required actions) NOTE: The Engineer must maintain this protection until notified by the employee who requested is that the protection is no longer required.

• Apply the brakes.

• Place the reverser level in neutral position or the controller in of position.

• Set wheel blocks or wheel chains.

• Perform air brake test.

• Open the generator field and/or control switch where equipped.

19.  Engine Whistle or Horn Signal:  (b) Sound: --- --- o ---    When approaching a public highway-rail crossing at grade and at whistle sign displaying "W" or "W/MX," or other specified aspect, with the engine in front, start whistle signal at least ________ seconds but not more than _________ seconds before occupying the crossing.

• 10, 15

• 15, 20

• 20, 25

• 25, 30

23.  White Light on Lead Car by Night: A white light must be displayed on the front of the leading car when cars are pushed by an engine at night, expect when shifting or making up trains in yards.

• True

• False

14.  Unattended Fusees:  A train must not be stopped over a burning fusee if it can be avoided.  If so stopped and the train cannot be moved, the train must be evacuated.

• True

• False

16.  Blue Signal Protection of Workers - Markers:  Blue Signal protection must be provided for workmen when they are inspecting markers by repositioning the activation switch or covering photoelectric cell, and the rear of the train is on a track other than a main track or controlled siding.

• True

• False

16.  Blue Signal Protection of Workers - Responsibilities of Employee Controlling Remotely Controlled Switches:  When requested to provide protection, the employee in charge of remotely controlled switches providing access to the tack on which the equipment is located must line the switches with the movement of the track and apply blocking devices.

• True

• False

1.  General Orders, Bulletin Orders, Division Notices:  General Orders, Bulletin Orders and Division Notices will be numbered ____________, prefixed by the number of the current Timetable, and will contain a subheading indicating the territory in which they apply.

• Sequentially

• Consecutively

• Chronologically

• Successfully

10.  Proper Equipment for Signaling:  Employees whose duties may require them to give signals must provide themselves with the proper equipment.  They must keep this equipment _____________ and ready for immediate use.

• Within reach

• Close by

• Nearby

• In good order

19.  Engine Whistle or Horn Signal: :  (c) Sound:  Succession of sounds When crews on other trains hear this signal, they must stop until it is safe to proceed.

• True

• False

19.  Engine Whistle or Horn Signal:  (b) Sound: --- --- o ---    When a train or engine is stopped at a location such that it will take less than 15 seconds to occupy a public grade crossing, the whistle signal may be sounded for less than 15 seconds provided: (Pick all that apply)

• The public grade crossing is equipped with automatic flashing lights and gates and the gates are fully lowered

• There are no conflicting highway movements approaching the public grade crossing

• Approaching a Quiet Zone

1.  General Orders, Bulletin Orders, Division Notices: At locations specified in the Timetable, employees reporting for duty must examine the ____________, then sign the Employee's Register.

3.  Correct Time:  Employees whose duties are affected by the Timetable must use a ____________. (Two words)

19.  Engine Whistle or Horn Signal:  (d) Sound:  --- o    Indication:  Approaching Roadway Workers or their equipment on or near the track, regardless of any whistle prohibitions.  After this initial warning, sound ________ short whistle signal(s) intermittently until the head end of train has passed the Roadway Workers or equipment.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4