This is the 2007 unofficial Norac rules study guide part II for engineer recertification. It is based on NJ Transit's Division Notice 2-S-106 dated January 6, 2007. Any errors are strictly those of the author. While the author tries to ensure that there is a correct (or most correct) answer to each question, final interpretation of the rules is the responsibility of the employee and the NJ Transit Rules Department. The author assumes no responsibility for incorrect answers on either annual or promotion tests given by NJ Transit. Rules which are included in both the annual rules test and the triennial engineer's recertification test are in blue. Recertification only rules will be in Red. Annual rules only questions are in Green. For this rules review, rule G is not in effect so curl up around a warm monitor, grab some chips and your NORAC rule book, sip a cup for your favorite brew and take a leisurely scroll through the 2007 NORAC study guide for recertification.

Rule 241, Passing a Stop Signal:

To pass a Stop Signal:
1. A train must have a Form D, line2.
2. A train must have permission before it reaches the stop signal.
3. A train must have permission of the Dispatcher or Operator when authorized by the Dispatcher.
4. A train must have a Bulletin Order item authorizing it to pass a stop signal.

Permission must not be given:
1. Until the train is stopped at the Stop Signal.
2. Before the train stops at the Stop Signal.
3. Until the Dispatcher knows that the block ahead is clear.
4. Unless the train crew has Out-Of-Service insurance.

A member of the crew must:
1. Go for coffee while permission is being granted.
2. Take a nap so as to be well rested during the moments when the train is passing the Stop Signal.
3. Contact the Dispatcher or Operator and follow his instructions.
4. Quickly apply for Out-Of-Service insurance.

Before giving permission to pass a Stop Signal, the Dispatcher or Operator must determine that:
1. The crew is well rested.
2. Affected appliances are properly positioned, no opposing movements have been authorized, and blocking devices have been applied to protect against opposing movements in 261 territory.
3. The crew has been properly fed.
4. The crew has the appropriate Ford D. Line 2.

If the position of switches cannot be determined:
1. The movement cannot be made.
2. The route must be inspected.
3. A crew member must precede the movement on foot.
4. The crew must be issued a Form D, Line 2.

After permission has been confirmed the train must operate:
1. At Restricted Speed until the entire train has cleared all interlocking or spring switches and the entire train has passed a more favorable signal, entered DCS territory, or entered Rule 562 territory with a Form D authorizing Rule 563.
2. At slow speed until the Engine has passed the Stop Signal.
3. At normal speed.
4. At reduced speed until the entire train has passed the Stop Signal.

Trains with operative cab signals must not increase their speed until they have run one train length or 500 feet past a location where a more favorable signal is received:
1. In 251 territory only.
2. In 261 territory only.
3. In Cab Signal Territory.
4. None of the above.

When  a train is stopped at a Stop Signal at an Automatic Interlocking and no conflicting movement is evident:
1. The train must remained stopped for at least five minutes, then proceed at normal speed.
2. The train must be governed by the instructions at that location and instructions in the Timetable.
3. The train must remain stopped until the signal clears.
4. The train can proceed as if a stop and proceed signal were displayed.

When a train is stopped at a signal protecting a movable bridge a qualified employee must determine that the rails are properly lined and the bridge is safe for movement before verbal permission is given for a train to pass the signal:
1. When the Dispatcher is nervous.
2. When the signal cannot be displayed after the bridge has been closed regardless of the bridge lock indication.
3. At any time a bridge unlock indication is received.
4. 2 and 3.

If a Stop Signal is disregarded:
1. The Dispatcher must go off duty before anyone finds out.
2. The Dispatcher must throw the switches in front of the train  to derail it.
3. The Dispatcher must attempt to stop the train and other trains involved and notify the next TBS or interlocking station
4. The Dispatcher must call his mom and ask what to do.

Rule 242, Absent or Imperfectly Displayed Signals:

If a fixed signal is absent from the place where it is usually shown:
1. The movement may proceed according to the last signal seen.
2. The movement must proceed at Restricted speed.
3. The movement must be governed by the most restrictive indication that can be given by that signal.
4. The movement has to stop and the Dispatcher notified without delay to the train.

Imperfectly displayed signals must be:
1. Ignored if they display better that Stop.
2. Must be reported to the Dispatcher or Operator as soon as practical without delay to the train.
3. 1 and 2.
4. All of the above.

Imperfectly displayed signals must be:
1. Ignored because they are imperfect.
2. Regarded as the most restrictive indication that can be given by that signal.
3. Regarded as a Stop signal and the movement must be stopped until the Conductor walks to the next signal which is perfectly displayed.
4. Regarded as a Stop signal.

If the imperfectly displayed signal is a color light signal, position light signal, color position light signal, or a semaphore signal:
1. It can be ignored.
2. It must be considered a Stop signal and the Dispatcher must be contacted for permission to proceed.
3. It must be considered a stop and proceed in all instances.
4. If only one indication is possible the indication will govern.

If more than one indication is possible for an imperfectly displayed signal that are more favorable than Stop and Proceed:
1. All possibilities must be explored.
2. The dispatched must be consulted as to which indication governs the move.
3. The crew must flip a coin to determine which indication governs.
4. Trains may proceed as though a Restricting Signal were displayed.

Rule 400, occupying DCS territory:

A train must not occupy DCS territory outside of yard limits without:
1. Adequate crew rest.
2. A signal to proceed.
3. And engine and caboose.
4. A Form D, line 2 authority.

Exceptions to this requirement are:
1. When the train crew cannot contact the Dispatcher they may occupy DCS territory if waiting will delay the train.
2. When entering DCS territory at a hand operated switch for a move in the reverse direction.
3. When a Dispatcher gives a train verbal permission against the current of traffic at an interlocking for one train length.
4. 2 and 3.

The limits of the Form D, line 2 authority must:
1. Be written in ink.
2. Be designated by station name or whole mile post numbers.
3. Include the appropriate Division Notice and Bulletin Order numbers.
4. Include the train number and number of cars in the consist.

The location of a hand operated switch can be used as the beginning of the Form D, line two authority:
1. If that hand operated switch is connected to the signal system.
2. If the train crew doesn't know where they are.
3. If that switch is located within the limits of the Form D, line 2.
4. If the train is authorized to enter DCS territory at that switch.

If the Form D, Line 2 authority ends at an Interlocking of Controlled Point:
1. The authority includes the Interlocking or Controlled Point.
2. The Authority ends at the Home signal or Controlled Point signal.
3. The authority never ends.
4. All of the above.

If the Form D, Line 2 ends at a passenger station:
1. The authority includes the passenger station.
2. The authority ends at the point specified by the Dispatcher on line 13.
3. The authority does not include the station.
4. All of the above.

When the Form D, Line 2 ends at a hand operated switch:
1. The authority ends at the fouling point of the first switch where opposing moves can clear.
2. The authority ends at the points of the switch.
3. The authority ends at the frog of the first switch.
4. The Authority includes all switches.

Overlapping Form D authority for opposing movements:
1. Can be made if both crews understand the movement.
2. Can be made if a train is assisting a disabled train.
3. Can be issued only in Yard limits.
4. Must not be issued.

Before authorizing a train to operate against the current of traffic:
1. The train must be stopped at the Stop Signal.
2. The crew must assure the Dispatcher that they are properly rested.
3. The Dispatcher must check his out of service policy for exclusions
4. The Dispatcher must assure that opposing moves are restricted by blocking devices or Form D.

Additions to Form D, line 2:
1. Cannot be made once the Form D has been issued.
2. Cannot be made if the Form D has multiple addressees.
3. Cannot be made after the Dispatcher goes off duty.
4. Can be added for a specific direction Form D which is still in effect.

In non-signaled DCS territory additions to Form D, line 2:
1. Cannot be made once the Form D is in effect.
2. Cannot be made if the Form D has multiple addressees.
3. May be issued once the Dispatcher has determined that the track to be used is clear.
4. May be used once the original Form D has been fulfilled.

When additional line 2 authorities are to be added to a Form D which is still in effect:
1. The Dispatcher must first sober up then contact his lawyer for an appointment.
2. The Dispatcher must contact the addressee(s), state his intent to go home early, and turn himself into a frog.
3. The Dispatcher must contact the addressee(s), state his intent to give them additional line 2 authority and state the number and date of the Form D to which the authority will be added.
4. The Dispatcher must contact the aliens which he knows are watching him and ask to be taken to the planet from which he originated.

After the Dispatcher transmits the additional line 2 authority and his initials:
1. He must go outside and wait for the aliens to arrive.
2. The addressee(s) will repeat the authority.
3. The addressee(s) will immediately act on the authority before they record the information on the Form D.
4. The alien ancestors of the demented Dispatcher will arrive with a new Form D, line 2.

The Dispatcher must not transmit the "time" of the addition and the addressee(s) will not act upon the additional authority until:
1. The addressee(s) have correctly repeated the authority.
2. The addressee(s) have correctly guessed whether the Dispatcher has made sure the track is clear of opposing traffic.
3. The Dispatcher sees the aliens land outside his office.
4. The Chief Dispatcher has removed his plastic "skin" and exposed himself as the alien father of all managers.

The Dispatcher and addressee(s) must:
1. Record all the additional information into their Timetables.
2. Record all the additional information on the back of their pay envelopes.
3. Record all the additional information on line 2 of their Form D.
4. Discard the original Form D after marking it with a X.

When additional Form D, line 2 is transmitted to an employee on a train the receiving employee must:
1. Make sure all addressed employees leave the train immediately.
2. Make sure all addressed employees receive the information and mark their Form D’s.
3. Make sure all addressed employees have discarded the original Form D.
4. Make sure all addressed employees are dressed.

A Dispatcher may verbally authorize a train to enter DCS territory at a hand operated switch:
1. In order to clear the switch and proceed in the opposite direction.
2. In order to clear the switch and get closer to the nearest deli.
3. In order to follow the last train in the same direction.
4. In order to expedite a quick move to save the company money.

Before authorizing a train to enter DCS territory at a hand operated switch the Dispatcher must ensure that:
1. The crew has enough time left to complete the move.
2. His astrologist thinks the move is in his best interest.
3. The segment of track is clear of opposing movements and the train has a Form D for movement in the opposite direction.
4. The train has a Form D to follow the last train in the same direction.

The movement to enter DCS territory at a hand operated switch for movement in the opposite direction is:
1. Limited to one train length and must be made at Restricted Speed with a crew member providing flag protection.
2. Limited to the limits of the Form D and must be made at Restricted Speed with a crew member providing flag protection.
3. Limited by the train crews imagination.
4. Limited by the distance between the train entering DCS territory and the train that last past that point.

Rule 401, Operating in non-signaled DCS territory:

When operating in non-signaled DCS territory, unless otherwise restricted, trains must not exceed:
1. Restricted Speed.
2. 40 mph passenger, 30 mph freight.
3. 60 mph passenger, 50 mph freight.
4. 70 mph passenger, 60 mph freight.

When operating in non-signaled DCS territory, trains approaching home signals, controlled points and signals at the beginning of ABS territory:
1. Must go very, very fast.
2. Must approach prepared to stop unless a distant signal is in service.
3. Must approach prepared to stop under all conditions.
4. Must be very, very careful.

When a train is delayed after passing a distant signal:
1. It must approach the home signal or Controlled point prepared to stop.
2. It must approach the home signal or controlled point at slow speed.
3. It can approach the home signal or controlled point according to the aspect displayed on the distant signal.
4. It must have permission from the Dispatcher to proceed toward the home signal or controlled point.

Rule 402, operating in a specified direction in DCS territory

To make a reverse movement in non-signaled DCS territory, a train authorized by Form D, line 2 to operate in a specific direction must:
1. Receive another Form D, line 2.
2. The train must receive permission from the Dispatcher and proceed at Restricted Speed no further than the last point it as
reported clear.
3. The movement can be proceeded by a crew member and proceed at Restricted Speed not past the last whole mile post or station.
4. If the movement is against the current of traffic, the Dispatcher may verbally authorize it to operate with the current of traffic according to ABS rules after assuring the track to be used is clear of opposing movements.
5. All of the above.

A train authorized by Form D, line 2 to operate in a specific direction may make a reverse move within the limits of the same block in signaled DCS territory:
1) When protected by a crew member flagging against an opposing movement at restricted speed or when authorized by the Dispatcher who will provide protection.
2) By moving the reverser and throttle.
3) On the Conductor's signal.
4) None of the above.

To make a reverse movement beyond the limits of the same block in signaled DCS territory, a train authorized by Form D, line 2 to operate in a specific direction must:
1. Continue to its final destination.
2. Not re-enter that block without verbal permission.
3. Receive a new Form D, line 2 authority.
4. Not re-enter that block without a train order.

When a train operating in a specific direction clears the limits of it's Form D, line 2:
1. It can reenter the limits if the Form D, line 2 if the crew has not called in the clear with the Dispatcher.
2. It cannot reenter the limits of the Form D, line 2 unless given a verbal or hand signal from the conductor.
3. The Form D, line 2 authority is over filled.
4. The Form D, line 2 authority is fulfilled.

When a train leaves the track specified in it's Form D, line 2 authority at a hand operated switch and the switch has been restored to the normal position:
1. The train can reenter the specified track if the crew has not called in clear to the Dispatcher.
2. The train cannot reenter the specified track without a verbal or hand signal from the conductor.
3. The movement has cleared and a new Form D must be issued for further movement.
4. The movement has cleared and the crew must go off duty.

Rule 403, Operating in both directions in DCS territory:

A train authorized by Form D, line 2 to operate in both directions:
1. Must report to the Dispatcher before he changes direction within the limits of the Form D.
2. Must mark the time on his Form D each time he reverses direction.
3. Has exclusive occupancy of the track and may operate in either direction.
4. Is in deep trouble because operating in both direction requires two Form D’s.

Once a train has been issued a Form D, line 2 for movement in both directions, the Dispatcher:
1. Can allow other trains into the limits of the Form D with permission of the train crew who "owns" the Form D authority.
2. Can allow track equipment into the limits of the Form D, line 2 with permission of the crew that "owns" the Form D authority.
3. Must not authorize other movements into the line 2 limits.
4. Must not authorize the train to leave the limits of the Form D authority until the Form D, line 4 is canceled.

Once a Form D, line 2 has been issued for movement in both directions:
1. The Form D authority is good for the calendar day.
2. The Form D authority is good until midnight after it is issued.
3. The Form D authority is good until canceled.
4. The Form D authority is good until the movement is complete.

Switches within the limits of the Form D, line 2 authority:
1. Can be left open after the crew is finished with the Form D authority
2. Can be left open but must be locked in the normal position before the Form D, line 2 is canceled.
3. Must be restored to the normal position after each use.
4. Must not be used without permission of the Dispatcher.

Rule 406, ABS failure: Non-signaled DCS substitution:

When an ABS failure occurs, non-signaled DCS rules may be substituted by:
1. Bulletin Order or Form D, line 6.
2. Division Notice or Bulletin Order.
3. Division Notice, Bulletin Order, or Form D, line 6.
4. Verbal authority of the Dispatcher.

Before the Form D, line 6 is issued or the Bulletin Order becomes effective, the Dispatcher must:
1. Ensure that all effected trains are stopped.
2. Ensure that interlocking and CP signals governing entrance to or within the affected limits are in stop position and blocking devices are applied to switches and signals leading the affected limits.
3. Ensure that all crews have been notified that Form D, line 4 will be issued.
4. 1 and 3.

Interlocking or CP signals governing the entrance to or within the affected track:
1. Must never be displayed for movement to or within the affected track.
2. Must not be display for movement to the affected track and verbal authority to pass a stop signal must be given by the Dispatcher.
3. May be displayed to authorize movements that have received Form D, line 4 authority.
4. May be displayed to authorize movements that have received Form D, line 2 authority.

Signal indications at Interlocking and CP points will govern:
1. Movement throughout the entire limits of the Form D, line 2 authority.
2. Movements within interlocking and CP points only.
3. Movements toward out of service tracks only.
4. Movements toward retirement.

When non-signaled DCS rules are substituted for ABS:
1. ABS and CSS rules remain in effect for the entire movement.
2. ABS and CSS rule are in effect for movement outside of interlocking limits and CP point only.
3. ABS and CSS rules do not apply.
4. ABS and CSS rules apply.

Trains must stop and provide on-ground protection at highway grade crossing equipped with automatic warning devices unless:
1. Otherwise instructed by Bulletin Order or Form D, line 13.
2. Protection has been operating for at least 20 seconds.
3. If equipped with gates, they are in the horizontal position.
4. All of the above.

The leading end of the move must not exceed:
1. Restricted Speed.
2. 15 mph.
3. 30 mph.
4. 45 mph.

Unless otherwise specified by Bulletin Order or Form D, line 7
1. Interlockings and Control Points remain in service.
2. Interlockings and Control Points are out of service.
3. All hand operated switches are blocked and spiked.
4. Coffee and tea will be served with milk and sugar.

Interlockings that include a movable bridge or railroad crossing at grade:
1. Must be removed from service by Bulletin Order or Form D, line 7.
2. Cannot be removed from service by Bulletin Order or Form D, line 7.
3. Cannot be removed from service.
4. Can be removed from service by Division Notice or Bulletin Order.

Rule 500, Occupying or Fouling ABS Territory:

A train must not enter or foul ABS territory without:
1. The crew being well rested.
2. The crew being well fed.
3. The crew being well rested and well fed.
4. A proceed indication on a controlled signal or verbal permission from the Dispatcher or Operator.

When verbal permission is given to enter Rule 261 territory:
1. It must be accompanied by a Form D, line 2.
2. It must include the Conductor's and Engineer's first name and last initial.
3. It must contain the number of cars in the consist.
4. The permission must include an authorized direction of movement.

Crew responsibility at a hand operated switch not equipped with a bolt lock or an electric lock after permission has been received to enter ABS territory:

At a switch(es) not equipped with a bolt lock or electric lock:
1. The crew can open the switch and proceed onto the main track.
2. The crew must promptly operate the switch(es) and wait 5 minutes before starting the movement.
3. The crew must promptly operate the switch(es) then wait 10 before starting the movement.
4. The crew must wait for the Dispatcher to alert all operating trains about the movement.

At switch(es) equipped with a bolt lock but not an electric lock a crew member:
1. Must promptly operate the bolt lock but wait 5 minutes before starting the movement.
2. Must promptly operate the bolt lock but wait 10 minutes before starting the move.
3. Must wait 5 minutes before operating the bolt lock then begin the move immediately.
4. Must wait until the next train passes then operate the bolt lock and begin the move immediately. 

At switch(es) equipped with an electric lock:
1. Train movement can begin as soon as the switch(es) have been properly lined.
2. Train movement can begin after waiting five minutes after activating the electric lock.
3. Train movement can begin after the crew is sure no trains are approaching.
4. Train movement can begin immediately after lunch.

The Dispatcher or Operator may relieve crew members from the 5 minute waiting period when the Dispatcher:
1. Is ready to go off duty.
2. Has determined that no train is moving or has been authorized to move in the direction of the switch(es) from the last TBS, Interlocking, or Control Point.
3. When no one is looking.
4. If his out-of-service insurance is paid up.

When switch(es) have been lined for movement the crew must:
1. Break for lunch.
2. Fill out a penalty time card.
3. Immediately notify the Dispatcher or Operator.
4. Continue the movement to the next favorable signal, stop, then call the Dispatcher.

A train entering between signals in ABS territory must:
1. Leave the switch in the reverse position.
2. Continue movement to the next favorable signal at no less than 30 MPH.
3. Only proceed in the specified direction of traffic.
4. Proceed at Restricted Speed until the train passes the next block signal or according to cab signal rules and signals if in cab signal territory.

Rule 501, Reverse move within the limits of the same block:

A train may make a reverse move, within the same block, under ABS rules:
1. When protected by a crew member flagging against an opposing movement at restricted speed or authorized by the Dispatcher who will provide protection
2. By moving the reverser and throttle.
3. On the Conductor's signal.
4. None of the above.

Rule 502, Reverse movement beyond the limits of the block:

Where rule 251 is in effect, trains having passed beyond the limits of a block:
1. Must continue to its final destination.
2. May not re-enter that block without verbal permission.
3. May not re-enter that block without Form D, line two (2) authority.
4. Must not re-enter that block without a train order.

Where rule 261 is in effect, a train passing beyond the limits of a block must not re-enter that block:
1. Except when powered by a locomotive.
2. Except with permission of the Conductor.
3. Except with a Form D, line thirteen (13) authority.
4. Except with verbal permission of the Dispatcher.

Before a Dispatcher can give permission for a reverse move, where rule 261 is in effect, he must:
1. Be well fed.
2. Determine the block is clear and that signals and blocking devices are applied to the affected track to prevent opposing movements.
3. Determine the track has no obstructions.
4. Determine that the crew is qualified.

A reverse move where rule 261 is in effect must operate at:
1. Track speed for the entire movement.
2. Slow speed for the entire movement.
3. Restricted speed for the entire movement.
4. Restricted speed until governed by a more favorable signal.

Rule 503, Train Movement against the Current of Traffic at an Interlocking:

The Dispatcher can verbally authorized movement against the current of traffic:
1. At an Interlocking.
2. At a hand thrown switch within yard limits.
3. In 251 territory.
4. Five minutes before he retires from the railroad.

When authorized the movement is limited:
1. To the next signal facing in the direction of the movement.
2. To the next mile post or station.
3. To the To the next signal facing the direction of eventual travel..
4. One train length beyond the Home Signal.

Before authorizing such movement the Dispatcher must determine that:
1. His out-of-service insurance is up-to-date.
2. He is about to be relieved at shift change.
3. The track to be used is clear of opposing movements, signals governing opposing movements are in the Stop position, and blocking devices are applied to protect against opposing movements.
4. None of the above.

Rule 504, Delay in a block:

Rule 504 does not apply:
1. To trains that have cab signals in service for the direction of movement or have had a cab signal failure in 562 territory.
2. To lite engine movements and extra trains.
3. To scheduled trains.
4. All of the above.

Trains making stops other than station stops:
1. Must proceed at Restricted Speed.
2. Slow Speed.
3. Medium Speed.
4. Maximum authorized Speed for the territory they are in.

Rule 504a, Trains making stops other than station stops:

A trains making stops other than station stops may resume the speed authorized by the last signal received when:
1. The engineer sees that there are no trains or track cars in front of his train.
2. The next signal is seen to display a proceed signal indication and the track is known to be clear to the next signal.
3. The train is behind schedule.
4. The train is the crews going home train.

Rule 505, Clearing a block, Switches restored to normal:

When a train clears a block at a hand-operated switch or crossover and the switches have been restored to the normal position:
1. It must be reported clear to the Yardmaster..
2. It must be reported clear to the Dispatcher.
3. It must be reported clear to the switch tender who will report it to the Yardmaster.
4. It need not be reported clear if the switch is connected to the signal system.

When hand-operated switches has been restored to normal, even thought the train has not been reported clear of the block:
1. The train may reenter the block on signal indication from a member of the crew.
2. The train may reenter the block to complete a switching move.
3. The train may reenter the block if the switches are properly lined for the movement.
4. The train must not again enter that block without permission of the Dispatcher.

Rule 554, Movement with inoperative cab signals, speed control, or automatic train stop

The movement of a train equipped with cab signals, speed control, or automatic train stop not in operative condition:
1. Is encouraged.
2. Is prohibited unless it delays the train.
3. Is not a good idea.
4. Is prohibited unless the failure occurs after the engine leaves it's initial terminal.

When cab signal, speed control, or automatic train stop fails enroute, the engineer must:
1. Operate the train according to fixed signal indication, not exceeding forty (40) MPH.
2. Not pass a stop and proceed or restricting without permission of the Dispatcher.
3. Notify the Conductor and Dispatcher as soon as possible without delay to the train and consider the apparatus as inoperative until repaired, tested and found to be functioning properly..
4. All the above.

The Train Dispatcher must inform Train Dispatchers of connecting districts, divisions, or railroads when:
1. It is time for lunch.
2. They are being relieved.
3. The telephones are not working.
4. A train experiences a cab signal, speed control, or automatic train stop failure enroute.

A train moving under rules 552, 554, or 555 may not pass a signal displaying Restricting or Stop and Proceed:
1. Unless the crew is in a hurry.
2. Except to make schedule.
3. Unless authorized by the Dispatcher.
4. Unless given a hand signal to proceed.

Rule 556, Dispatcher's authorization for movement

Rule 556 applies to:
1. Movement authorized by the Dispatcher as provided for in Rule 550, and Rule 554 or Rule 561.
2. Movement authorized by the Yardmaster as provided in Rules 505 and Rule 506 or Rule 561.
3. Movement authorized by Rule 1273 and Rule 1275 or Rule 561..
4. All of the above.

When instructed by the Dispatcher, a train whose cab signals have failed:
1. May proceed at normal speed, governed by faith,
2. May proceed at normal speed not exceeding 79 MPH, fixed signals and cab signals (if operative) govern.
3. May proceed at normal speed to the next siding to clear up.
4. May proceed under flag protection.

A train whose cab signals have failed:
1. Must remain standing until the cab signals are repaired.
2. Must detrain all passengers and move at Restricted Speed to the nearest repair point.
3. Must not pass a signal displaying Restricting, Stop and Proceed, or or Stop signal unless authorized by the Dispatcher.
4. May cut out the cab signals an proceed normally.

A Dispatcher must not grant permission to a train whose cab signals have failed to:
1. Pass go and collect $200.00
2. Pass a Stop signal, Stop and Proceed, or Restricting unless they determine the block to be entered is not occupied.
3. Go to lunch early.
4. Take the rest of the day off.

In an emergency, the Dispatcher may:
1. Go home early.
2. Authorize normal movement.
3. Panic and not answer the radio.
4. Authorized movement into an occupied block.

Rule 562, Movement in territory where cab signals are used without fixed automatic block signals

The requirements of rule 562 apply in territory:
1. Designated by Form D, line 2.
2. Designated by Timetable or Bulletin Order where cab signals are used without fixed automatic block signals.
3. Designated by Form D, line 13.
4. Where weather conditions will not allow an engineer to clearly see the wayside signals.

In territory where rule 562 is in effect:
1. Cab signal rules will not apply.
2. Interlocking rules will not apply.
3. Rules 554 and 556 will not apply.
4. Rules 550 and 551 will not apply.

Rule 562a, Signal indications

Where Rule 562 is in effect:
1. Interlocking and Control Point signals will govern movement within interlockings limits and through Control Points only.
2. Distant signals , where in service, will govern approach to home signals.
3. Movement will be governed by cab signals between fixed signals.
4. All of the above.

If the cab signal and fixed signal do not conform when a train passes an Interlocking or Control Point signal:
1. The more restrictive signal will govern movement through the Interlocking.
2. The interlocking signal will govern.
3. The mean difference between the two indications will govern.
4. The train must operate at Restricted Speed until a more favorable signal is passed.

Once a train clears the Interlocking or Control Point:
1. The train may resume maximum authorized speed for that territory.
2. The movement will be governed by fixed signal indication.
3. The movement will be governed by cab signal indication.
4. The speed will be increased to the maximum that will make up lost time.

Rule 562b, Reverse movements:

Where Rule 562 is in effect, reverse movement must not be made:
1. Without a hand signal from a crew member, proceeding at Restricted speed..
2. Without a Form D, line 2 and must proceed at Restricted speed.
3. Without verbal permission of the Dispatcher and must proceed at Restricted speed.
4. Without visibly checking to see that there are no following movements.

Rule 562c, Failure of Cab Signals:

The movements of a train equipped with cab signals not in operative condition for the direction of movement is:
1. Prohibited at all times.
2. Prohibited except when "Simon says".
3. Prohibited except when failure occurs after the engine leaves it's initial terminal.
4. Prohibited except when the crew has a Form D, line 2 for movement against the current of traffic.

Under Rule 562, If the Cab signals fail enroute, the engineer must:
1. Stop the train until the cab signals are fixed.
2. Notify the Dispatcher and Conductor as soon as possible without delay to the train.
3. Reduce speed to less than 20 MPH until the train reaches it's final terminal.
4. Run under rule 554 until the cab signal apparatus can be repaired.

Under Rule 562, Trains on which the cab signals have failed must:
1. Operate at Restricted Speed unless governed by a "Clear to the next Interlocking" signal or a Form D, Line 13 authorizing Rule 563.
2. Must stop until someone explains the above rule to the crew.
3. Proceed to the next station and discharge all the passengers then proceed at Restricted speed to the next maintenance point to repair the cab signals
4. Never enter Rule 562 territory.

Once the cab signals have been considered to have failed:
1. They must be considered inoperative until they conform to the next interlocking signal.
2. They must be considered failed until they conform to two interlocking signals in a row.
3. Consider the failed apparatus as inoperative until they have been repaired, tested, and found to be operating properly.
4. All of the above.

Conductors of trains approaching 562 territory with inoperative cab signals:
1. Must leave the train at the station just prior to entering 562 territory.
2. Must work on his statement.
3. Must call his union representative.
4. Must remind the engineer of the requirements of the applicable rule.

Rule 562d, Failure of speed control/automatic train stop, with cab signals still working:

The movement of trains equipped with speed control or automatic train stop not in operative condition for the direction of movement is prohibited except:
1. When it would delay a train or cost money.
2. When the failure occurs after the mechanical forces have gone home.
3. When the FRA is not on the property.
4. When the failure occurs after the engine leaves it's initial terminal.

If the speed control and/or automatic strain stop fails enroute, but the cab signals remain operative, the Engineer must:
1. Notify the Dispatcher and Conductor as soon as possible without delay to the train.
2. Not exceed 40 MPH unless governed by a "Clear to the next block" signal (or a Form D, line 13 authorizing Rule 563.
3. Consider the apparatus failed until the engine has been repaired, tested, and found to be functioning properly.
4. 2 and 3.

Rule 562e, Engineer not on the leading end:

A train operating with the Engineer on other than the leading end of the movement must:
1. Operate very, very carefully.
2. Must operate at Restricted Speed unless governed by a "Clear to the next Interlocking" signal or a Form D. Line 13 authorizing Rule 563.
3. Not proceed unless the Engineer has Out-of-Service insurance.
4. Not proceed until the Conductor has been awakened.

Rule 562f, Field part of CSS inoperative:

When the field part of the CSS is inoperative:
1. Trains must stop until the system is fixed.
2. Trains with operative cab signals may be authorized by the Dispatcher to operate according to Rule 280a "Clear to the next interlocking".
3. Trains with operative cab signals may proceed to the next interlocking if the Engineer feels "lucky".
4. None of the above.

The Dispatcher must inform trains:
1. Where to get the best breakfast.
2. Of the limits of the CSS outage and where Rule 280a will be displayed.
3. Of the amount of delay they must report.
4. To discharge all passengers and deadhead the train to the last station passed.

If a Rule 280a cannot be displayed:
1. The Dispatcher will be fired.
2. The trains must remain where they are standing.
3. Trains must contact the Dispatcher and receive a Form D, line 6 (and line 2) substituting DCS rule for ABS rules or Form D, Line 13 to operate at Restricted Speed to the next Interlocking.
4. All of the above.

Rule 563, Form D Authorization for movement in 562 Territory:

When a "Clear to the Next Interlocking" signal cannot be displayed, trains operating in rule 562 territory, that experience a cab signal, speed control, or automatic train stop failure:
1. Must not proceed until the defects are repaired.
2. Must receive verbal permission from the Dispatcher to proceed.
3. May proceed when authorized by Form D, Line 13.
4. May proceed if no conflicting moves are seen.

Trains receiving a Form D, Line 13 to proceed under rule 563 must:
1. Proceed not exceeding 70 MPH.
2. Approach Home Signals Prepared to stop..
3. Pass no non-interlocked facing point switches unless properly lined and pass over no grade crossings unless protection is properly operating unless otherwise instructed by Form D, Line 13.
4. All of the above.
5. None of the above.

Rule 608, Delay in an Interlocking:

If a train has passed an Interlocking signal and is delayed:
1. It may proceed according to the last signal indication received.
2. It may proceed at normal speed if the track ahead is known to be clear.
3. It Must proceed at Restricted Speed.
4. None of the above.

If the track is seen to be clear to the next signal and the next signal indicates proceed:
1. The train may operated in accordance with the last signal indication received.
2. The train may operate at Medium speed.
3. The train may operate at normal speed.
4. The train may operate at a speed required to make up time.

When a train is delay while operating in cab signal territory:
1. It may operate at Restricted Speed until it travels 500 feet of one train length, then proceed according to cab signal indication.
2. It may operate in accordance with cab signal indication.
3. It may operate at Restricted Speed until the entire train passes a more favorable signal.
4. All of the above.

Rule 611, Stopping Less than One Engine Length beyond an Interlocking Signal:

If a train stops less than one engine length beyond an Interlocking Signal:
1. It may proceed according to the indication of the signal before it was passed.
2. It may proceed if the Conductor observes that the signal signal has not dropped to a stop indication.
3. It may not proceed unless the signal was more favorable than stop before the engine passed it.
4. It must not proceed without permission of the Dispatcher or Operator.

Rule 612, Reversing Direction within an Interlocking:

To reverse direction within an interlocking the train must:
1. Have the proper interlocking signal or permission of the Dispatcher or Operator.
2. Be completely within the limits of the interlocking.
3. Get permission prior to entering the interlocking.
4. All of the above.

Rule 705, Radio Transmission and Reception Procedures:

Before Transmitting on a radio the employee must:
1. Be able to speak fluently in Spanish.
2. Must make sure his radio has batteries.
3. Shout loudly into the microphone.
4. Listen to ensure that the channel on which he intends to transmit is not in use.

All transmissions must be repeated by the employee receiving them except:
1. Those that make no sense.
2. Those that only affect the movement of one train.
3. Transmissions used in yard service or do not contain information, instructions, or advice that could affect the safety of a railroad operation.
4. Numbers 1 and 2.

Employees must insure that:
1. All radios on the railroad are set to the same channel.
2. Radio contact has been made with the proper persons and all conversations with them heard, understood, and acknowledged..
3. They are properly rested before transmitting.
4. Their radios are not use to chock wheels on passenger cars.

Except for emergency communications, any radio transmission that is not fully understood:
1. Can be acted upon if it is partially understood.
2. Shall not be acted upon.
3. Must be repeated three time to make sure everyone understands it.
4. Must be written down and discussed by the crew in a job briefing.

An Employee receiving a radio call:
1. Must acknowledge the call immediately unless doing so would interfere with safety.
2. Must acknowledge the call immediately even if doing so would interfere with safety.
3. Must write down the message then repeat it back to the sender.
4. Must immediately act upon it as it is being received.

Rule 708, Radio Messages, Content and Code Words:

When originating and initially responding to a radio call, employees must:
1. Clear their throats.
2. Click the transmission button multiple times.
3. Identify their employing railroad, station by name, or identify their radio unit.
4. None of the above.

Identifying the employee's radio may include:
1. Schedule number if on a scheduled train.
2. Symbol or engine number if an extra train, TC if on a track car.
3. Other appropriate mobile unit identification.
4. All of the above.
5. None of the above.

"Roger":
1. The name of the engineer.
2. The message has been received and understood.
3. The instructions have been repeated correctly.
4. Numbers 2 and 3.

"over":
1. The assignment is over.
2. The close of each transmission to which a response is expected.
3. The employee is anxious to get over on the Dispatcher.
4. All of the above.

"Out":
1. The employee is unconscious.
2. The employee has left the building.
3. At the close of a transmission in which a response is not necessary.
4. All of the above.

"Emergency":
1. The employee has to go to the bathroom really, really badly.
2. Transmitted three times to obtain use of the radio channel when ordering lunch.
3. Transmitted three times to obtain use of the radio channel to report conditions dangerous to train movements.
4. All of the above.

Rule 711, Radio communications instead of hand signals:

When using a radio instead of hand signals, employees giving instruction:
1. Must maintain continuous contact with employee receiving instructions.
2. Must maintain continuous contact with the Dispatcher.
3. Must maintain continuous contact with the ground.
4. Must specify a distance to be traveled not exceeding the distance known to be clear.

The movement must stop:
1. When the engineer gets hungry.
2. In one half the specified distance unless additional instructions are received.
3. Don't pay attention to answers #1 and #2.
4. All the above.

Names of fixed signals affecting the movement must be:
1. Communicated to the Dispatcher.
2. Communicated to the Brakeman.
3. Communicated to the Trainmaster.
4. Communicated to the Engineer.

If instructions are not understood or radio contact is lost, the movement:
1. Can continue until radio contact is restored.
2. Can continue, the last instruction will govern.
3. Must be stopped immediately.
4. Must stop until a hand signal is seen.

If the means of communications is changed:
1. The crew will know after the crash.
2. The engineer will note the change and the move can continue without stopping.
3. No movement can be made until all crew members have been notified by Fedex.
4. No movement can be made until all crew members have been notified.

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