LEC Safety Procedures and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under FRA regulations, what is the maximum allowable blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a locomotive engineer on duty?

Accepted Answer

0.04%

Answer

FRA regulations (49 CFR Part 219) prohibit locomotive engineers from performing service with a BAC at or above 0.04%.

Question 2

When a locomotive engineer observes a blue signal flag protecting workers on the track, the engineer must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and not move the equipment until the blue signal is removed by the workers

Answer

Blue signal protection means equipment must not be moved until the workers who placed the blue signal remove it.

Question 3

A locomotive engineer notices smoke coming from a journal box on a freight car. The FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the train and inspect the defect

Answer

A smoking journal box indicates a potential overheated bearing that could cause a derailment, requiring an immediate stop and inspection.

Question 4

According to FRA regulations, how often must locomotive engineers undergo a periodic vision and hearing examination?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

FRA regulations (49 CFR Part 240) require locomotive engineers to pass a periodic vision and hearing examination every calendar year (at minimum every 12 months).

Question 5

If a locomotive engineer is informed that the track ahead has been flagged at Restricted Speed, the engineer must:

Accepted Answer

Travel at a speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision

Answer

Restricted Speed requires the engineer to operate at a speed that allows stopping within one-half the range of vision for people, equipment, and track conditions.

(LEC) Locomotive Engineer Certification Practice Test

(LEC) Locomotive Engineer Certification Practice Test

LEC Safety Procedures and Regulations 2