GCOR GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Emergency Procedures and Incident Response

Question 1

According to GCOR, what is the first action a crew must take when a derailment occurs?

Accepted Answer

Protect the scene and notify the dispatcher immediately

Answer

GCOR requires that following any derailment, the crew's first action is to protect the scene to prevent further incidents and immediately notify the dispatcher.

Question 2

Under GCOR, when must a crew initiate an emergency stop?

Accepted Answer

Whenever a condition exists that could cause injury, death, or equipment damage if not stopped

Answer

GCOR requires crews to initiate an emergency stop any time they observe a condition that could result in injury, death, or significant equipment damage.

Question 3

According to GCOR, after an emergency brake application is made, when may the engineer release the brakes?

Accepted Answer

Only after the train has come to a complete stop and the situation is assessed

Answer

GCOR requires the emergency brake application to be maintained until the train has come to a complete stop and the crew has assessed the situation.

Question 4

Under GCOR, what must be done before a train movement resumes following an emergency stop?

Accepted Answer

An inspection must be made and the cause of the emergency must be determined

Answer

GCOR requires that before resuming movement after an emergency stop, an inspection must be conducted and the reason for the stop must be identified and resolved.

Question 5

According to GCOR, what is required when hazardous materials are involved in a train accident or incident?

Accepted Answer

The crew must identify the hazmat and report it as part of incident notification

Answer

GCOR requires crews to identify any hazardous materials involved and include this information in their immediate incident notification to the dispatcher.

GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Practice Test

GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Practice Test

GCOR GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Emergency Procedures and Incident Response