ROADWAY MAINTENANCE MACHINES OPERATOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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It is the operator's responsibility to check the roadway maintenance machine and hi-rail components for compliance with applicable Federal Regulations and Railroad Operating and Safety Rules ________________ of the operators shift.

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a. Within the first hour of operation

b. Before the end

c. Anytime during

d. Prior to start

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An on-track roadway maintenance machine with headlights or work lights that are not in compliance may be operated for a period not exceeding __ calendar days and only during the period between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset.

5 points

a. 14

b. 30

c. 1

d. 7

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A portable horn may be substituted for a non-complying or missing horn for a period not exceeding seven calendar days.

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True

False

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If there is a total in-service failure of the primary braking system, an on-track roadway maintenance machine may be operated for the remainder of the shift if the roadway maintenance machine uses of a secondary braking system or ____________________.

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a. The work is being performed in daylight.

b. By coupling to another machine- only if such operations can be done safely.

c. Informing the Roadmaster.

d. The foreman says it is okay.

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Maintenance records may be either paper or electronic.

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True

False

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After making a good faith challenge, the employee charged with operating an on-track roadway maintenance machine or hi-rail vehicle may refuse to operate the equipment until the good-faith challenge is resolved.

5 points

True

False

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Non-complying automatic change-of-direction alarms, backup alarms, and 360-degree intermittent warning lights or beacons shall be repaired or replaced as soon as practicable within _____ calendar days.

5 points

a. 7

b. 1

c. 30

d. 14

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When must a structurally defective or missing operator's seat replaced or repaired?

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a. As soon as the repair facility can schedule the repair.

b. At the next scheduled machine maintenance.

c. Within 24 hours or by the start of the machine's next tour of duty, whichever is later.

d. Within 7 days of the discovery of the defect.

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If there is a total in-service failure of the primary braking system and other equipment is not available for coupling and there is no secondary braking system, the machine may travel to a clearance or repair point where it will be placed out of service until repaired if:

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a. There are no highway-rail grade crossings

b. It is necessary to clear for a train

c. The travel speed is limited to 5 mph

d. It is safe to do so

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The employer shall retain maintenance records for how long?

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a. One year

b. Until the next maintenance cycle

c. 60 days

d. 7 days

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If it is safe to do so, how long can a roadway maintenance machine be operated with a noncomplying condition because of the temporary unavailability of a necessary part?

5 points

a. 7 days

b. 30 days

c. 10 days

d. Until the part arrives

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An on-track roadway maintenance machine with headlights or work lights that are not in compliance may be operated

5 points

a. Only during the period between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset.

b. At night.

c. Only with other machines.

d. Whenever track time is available

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An on-track roadway maintenance machine, or hi-rail vehicle, cannot be used to tow pushcars or other maintenance-of-way equipment if the towing would cause the machine or hi-rail vehicle to exceed the capabilities of its ________________.

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a. Drive train system.

b. Braking system.

c. Crane.

d. Equipment bumpers.

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Lockout tag out procedures should be followed whenever there is the potential of energization or start-up of the roadway maintenance machines during servicing or repairs.

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True

False

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Where shall the maintenance records pertaining to the schedule of repairs be stored:

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a. In the mechanics truck or at a location specified by the employer

b. On the on-track roadway maintenance machine or hi-rail vehicle or at a location specified by the employer

c. In the mechanics truck or on the on-track roadway maintenance machine or hi-rail vehicle

d. Wherever the operator wants

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Except as otherwise provided in regulations, if a noncomplying condition cannot be repaired with 7 calendar days, the on-track roadway maintenance machine or hi-rail vehicle shall be:

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a. Re-tagged for the defect

b. Removed from on-track service

c. Operated until the defect can be repaired.

d. Re-inspected

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If the operator finds a non-complying condition that cannot be repaired immediately, the machine must be:

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a. Tagged and dated in a manner prescribed by the employer and reported to the designated official.

b. Reported to the dispatcher

c. Noted on the inspection report

d. Removed from the track

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Except as otherwise provided in regulations, a non-complying condition shall be brought into compliance as soon as practicable within _______ calendar days.

5 points

a. 14

b. 30

c. 7

d. 1

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What must an employee operating an on-track roadway maintenance machine, or hi-rail vehicle do, whenever the employee makes a good-faith determination that the machine or vehicle does not comply with FRA or railroad regulations or has a condition that inhibits its safe operation.

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a. Inform the employer

b. Note it on the inspection form

c. Park the machine

d. Call for repairs

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Stored energy can be created In which controlled systems:

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a. Mechanical, electrical

b. Pneumatic, hydraulic

c. Gravity

d. All of the above

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