Emergencies

Question 0

Following a T/O’s use of the 12-1 Radio Code, the radio code the T/O would to use to report the train has derailed and is in a water condition is:

Answer 0

12-6 & 12-3

Question 1

The radio code 12-9 indicates:

Answer 1

A Customer is Underneath a train

Question 2

When an Emergency Alarm Box (EAB) is activated, 3rd rail power is removed from:

Answer 2

All tracks in the area

Question 3

Which RTO employee is authorized to order a “Wrong Rail Move”?

Answer 3

The RCC Desk Superintendent

Question 4

During an emergency evacuation from a train to the catwalk or track way, the 3rd rail power:

Answer 4

MUST be removed

Question 5

The proper way to flag a train when operating from other than front car, is for a flagger to speak to the T/O:

Answer 5

Continuously

Question 6

During a train delay, when should the C/R and/or T/O make the first PA announcement?

Answer 6

Immediately

Question 7

Should a train be involved in or near a derailment, the RCC must be notified and handbrakes must be applied on:

Answer 7

All of the cars on the train

Question 8

A T/O stops just before entering a station due to a smoke condition. After receiving permission from the RCC, customers must be evacuated:

Answer 8

In the opposite direction, away from the smoke

Question 9

A T/O acting as a flagger (other than front car operations), on passenger cars, must:

Answer 9

Be stationed inside a cab if available, Ensure storm door is locked, Have positive communication with partner, and Test the EBV

Question 10

In the event a train must be evacuated in an under river tunnel, the RCC Desk Superintendent will provide our customers with:

Answer 10

Fresh air supplied by tunnel fans

Question 11

In the event that a train loses the use of its sealed beams, a T/O will:

Answer 11

Notify the RCC, and operate with Restricted Speed and Extreme Caution to the next station and remove the train from customer service

Question 12

The radio code a T/O would use to notify the RCC of a smoke condition is:

Answer 12

12-2

Question 13

The radio code a T/O would use to notify the RCC of a stalled train is:

Answer 13

12-5

Question 14

A T/O experiences the loss of the train’s horn/whistle while in customer service. The T/O must:

Answer 14

Notify the RCC and attempt to correct the condition. If the condition cannot be corrected the train must be operated at Restricted Speed and Extreme Caution to the next station where it will be discharged

Question 15

The signal pictured on the right, yellow over yellow with an illuminated S, indicates:

Answer 15

Approach at the allowable speed, expecting the next signal to clear, then continue on the diverging route

Question 16

The signal pictured on the right indicates: (Refer to WD Middle sign with flashing lunar white light)

Answer 16

Adjust to posted speed. Light will stop flashing and illuminate solid, when T/O complies with previous posted speed.

Question 17

The miscellaneous sign pictured on the right indicates: (Refer to WD End sign)

Answer 17

A maximum length train has cleared a wheel detector area and permissible speed for the area may be resumed

Question 18

The flagger on the right is displaying the following signal to an approaching train (Yellow lamp to & fro across the track):

Answer 18

Stop

Question 19

The flagger on the right is displaying the following signal to an approaching train: (Red lamp up & down):

Answer 19

Stop and question the flagger