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Question 1

What speed reduction should be made when driving in snow?

Answer 1

When the Permissible Speed limit is anything above 50mph a reduction of 10 mph is required.
Anything below 50 should have a reduction of 5mph

Question 2

How would you perform a running brake test in the snow?

Answer 2

A brake application of brake step 3 every 3-5 minutes, with a decrease of 10 mph.

Question 3

Why do you perform a running brake test every 3-5 minutes in the snow?

Answer 3

to prevent the brakes from freezing

Question 4

When would you report a build up of snow?

Answer 4

when it is 8 inches above the railhead.