At Restricted speed, how far may a track car reverse movement beyond?

At Restricted speed, how far may a track car reverse movement beyond?

• A. The last whole mile post or station
• B. The next highway crossing
• C. One mile beyond the last turnout
• D. Until a signal indicates stop

Answer: (A)

At restricted speed, movement is tightly limited and tied to a fixed reference point. You’re allowed to back up only to the last whole milepost or station, not beyond it. This gives a clear, knowable stopping point so the crew can ensure they can stop within the distance they can safely observe and react to, and it helps prevent backing into an area where signals, switches, or other obstructions can’t be seen in time. Other options don’t fit because they imply backing beyond a defined reference or to a point that isn’t the required fixed milepost or station. The rule uses the last whole milepost or station as the boundary for reverse movement at restricted speed.

At restricted speed, movement is tightly limited and tied to a fixed reference point. You’re allowed to back up only to the last whole milepost or station, not beyond it. This gives a clear, knowable stopping point so the crew can ensure they can stop within the distance they can safely observe and react to, and it helps prevent backing into an area where signals, switches, or other obstructions can’t be seen in time.

Other options don’t fit because they imply backing beyond a defined reference or to a point that isn’t the required fixed milepost or station. The rule uses the last whole milepost or station as the boundary for reverse movement at restricted speed.