GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Switching and Terminal Operations Questions and Answers

Question 1

A crew is performing a shoving movement on a main track. According to GCOR 6.5, what is the maximum authorized speed for a freight train during this operation?

Accepted Answer

20 MPH

Answer

10 MPH

Answer

15 MPH

Answer

30 MPH

Question 2

Under GCOR Rule 8.2, who is specifically assigned responsibility for the position of a hand-operated switch while it is in use?

Accepted Answer

The employee operating the switch.

Answer

The conductor of the train.

Answer

The engineer operating the locomotive.

Answer

The train dispatcher.

Question 3

A yard crew is leaving a cut of cars unattended on a track. According to GCOR 7.6, what must be done to secure the equipment?

Accepted Answer

A sufficient number of hand brakes must be applied to prevent movement.

Answer

Only the automatic air brakes must be applied.

Answer

The cars must be coupled to a locomotive with its brakes set.

Answer

Verbal notification to the yardmaster is sufficient.

Question 4

Which of the following actions is explicitly prohibited when a blue signal is displayed on a track, according to GCOR 5.13?

Accepted Answer

Placing other rolling equipment on the same track in a way that blocks the view of the blue signal.

Answer

Operating a switch that provides access to the protected track.

Answer

Walking on the ballast within 10 feet of the protected track.

Answer

Using a radio to communicate near the protected track.

Question 5

A train crew is preparing to couple to a stationary cut of cars. What is the maximum permissible coupling speed according to GCOR 7.4?

Accepted Answer

4 MPH

Answer

Restricted Speed

Answer

10 MPH

Answer

A speed that permits stopping within half the range of vision.

Question 6

When must both switches of a hand-operated crossover be opened before starting a crossover movement?

Accepted Answer

Both switches must be opened before the movement starts.

Answer

Only when the movement is on a main track.

Answer

At all times, unless used for continuous switching by one crew.

Answer

Only when the crossover connects to a siding.