REC Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of the FRA?

Accepted Answer

Overseeing rail safety

Answer

Building highways

Answer

Managing airline routes

Answer

Operating passenger trains

Question 2

Which regulation governs locomotive engineer certification?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 240

Answer

49 CFR Part 213

Answer

49 CFR Part 220

Answer

49 CFR Part 218

Question 3

How often must engineers undergo vision and hearing testing?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every year

Answer

Only at hiring

Question 4

What must be reported under FRA post-accident toxicological testing?

Accepted Answer

Drug and alcohol use

Answer

Only financial records

Answer

Engineer certifications

Answer

Track mileage

Question 5

Which FRA regulation deals with hours of service?

Accepted Answer

Part 228

Answer

Part 234

Answer

Part 221

Answer

Part 232

Question 6

What is the maximum allowable on-duty time for engineers under FRA rules?

Accepted Answer

12 hours

Answer

10 hours

Answer

14 hours

Answer

16 hours

Question 7

Which FRA rule requires blue signal protection?

Accepted Answer

Part 218

Answer

Part 221

Answer

Part 215

Answer

Part 219

Question 8

Who enforces FRA regulations on-site?

Accepted Answer

FRA inspectors

Answer

The train conductor

Answer

The mayor

Answer

Dispatchers

Question 9

What is required for engineer re-certification?

Accepted Answer

Skill and knowledge evaluations

Answer

New uniform purchase

Answer

Random surveys

Answer

Mileage logs