Rules 28a–77 (Questions 1–25)

What must be done when a train is stopped by a home or interlocking signal?

Conductor or engineer must immediately ascertain the cause

Except as provided by special instruction, how may a train pass a fixed signal displaying stop?

When authorized by Rule 241, or Form L authority

If a train has passed a distant signal and stops for any reason, or reduces its speed to less than 10 mph, what must be done?

Approach next home signal prepared to stop. Not exceed a speed of 30mph unless the speed of the train is further restricted

When must the engine bell be sounded? (MAAPP)

When the engine is about to move, except during a continuous switching movement; When approaching and passing public crossings at grade; When approaching locations where roadway workers are at work on or near track, bridges or other structures; When passing trains on an adjacent track; When necessary to prevent accidents

When must the engine whistle or horn be sounded?

At all places required by rule, special instruction or law. It must be sounded at all whistle posts, standard or portable, unless otherwise provided, and when necessary to prevent accidents

What will Utility Assistant Conductors use to give signals when assigned to handle yard switches?

Yellow flag by day and yellow light by night

What must all employees riding on the leading engine who are qualified on the signals be on the lookout for?

Signals affecting the movement of their train

What must other employees do if the employee who is controlling the movement fails to control the train in accordance with the indication of the aspect displayed or other restrictions requiring the train speed to be reduced?

Must remind the engineer of the restriction and, if necessary, take appropriate action including the stopping the movement, to ensure safety

What signals will be used by employees performing flagging duties?

By day a red flag and minimum of five fusees

By night a white light and minimum of five fusees

Who is responsible for knowing that they are equipped with the necessary train signal appliances?

The conductor, engineer, and assistant conductor

Where will permanent speed restriction signs be located?

The proper braking distance from the points of restriction to permit the required reduction in speed to be made

How are permanent speed restriction signs placed into service?

General Notice, General Order

Where will temporary speed signs be placed?

To the right of the track to which they apply

Where will a temporary speed limit sign be located?

At the point where the speed reduction begins

Where will a temporary resume speed sign be located?

At the end of the restricted territory

What may be used in lieu of advance speed limit signs and resume speed signs when such signs are not available?

Yellow flags and lights and green flags and lights

List the temporary speed signs in the order that a train would encounter them:

Advance speed limit sign

Speed limit sign

Resume speed sign

How are temporary speed signs placed in service?

General Notice, Bulletin notice, Speed Restriction form, TSRB, OR Form L

After passing through a speed restriction, when may a train resume maximum authorized speed?

After the rear of the train has passed the restricted area

How are General Orders, General Notices, and Bulletin Notices issued?

By the authority and over the signature of the General Superintendent Transportation

How are general orders and general notices numbered?

Consecutively, the number being prefixed by the number of the current timetable

How are new rules, annulments and changes in rules made effective?

By General Orders or General Notices

What must employees do when reporting for duty?

Examine the bulletin board

What must an employee do if reporting for duty at a location where effective general orders, general notices or bulletin notices are not posted?

Must contact the block operator who must contact the train dispatcher for instructions.

What must be done if a car or engine is found with a condition that might affect the safe movement of trains?

Contact the movement bureau immediately.