REC Emergency Procedures & Accident Response

Question 1

After an unplanned emergency brake application stops a train on the main track, what must the engineer do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Protect the train and notify the dispatcher before moving

Answer

FRA rules require the train to be protected from following trains and the dispatcher notified before any movement resumes after an unplanned emergency stop.

Question 2

In a grade crossing collision, what information must the engineer provide to the dispatcher immediately?

Accepted Answer

Location, train number, and whether there are injuries

Answer

Location, train number, and injury status are critical for dispatching emergency services and railroad officials to the correct location.

Question 3

The 'Blue Signal' protection rule is designed to protect:

Accepted Answer

Workers on or near cars or locomotives being worked on

Answer

Blue signals are displayed at both ends of equipment being worked on to prevent unexpected movement and protect workers from injury.

Question 4

When a fire is discovered on a locomotive while the train is in motion, the engineer's first action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the train at a safe location, shut down the locomotive, and evacuate

Answer

Stopping at a safe location, shutting down the locomotive, and evacuating crew are the priority actions for a locomotive fire to prevent injury and limit damage.

Question 5

What is the standard horn/whistle signal used to indicate an emergency on a railroad?

Accepted Answer

A succession of short blasts

Answer

A succession of short blasts is the emergency warning signal prescribed by railroad operating rules to alert others of a dangerous situation.

(REC) Railroad Engineer Certification Practice Test

(REC) Railroad Engineer Certification Practice Test

REC Emergency Procedures & Accident Response