Distant Signal governs the approach to which signal?

Distant Signal governs the approach to which signal?

• A. The home signal.
• B. The interlocking signal.
• C. The turnout signal.
• D. The grade crossing signal.

Answer: (A)

The distant signal provides advance warning about the status of the next signal ahead, so it directly governs how you approach that signal. In this setup, the next signal is the home signal, which actually controls entry into the interlocking or the next block beyond the turnout. The distant signal tells you what the home signal will show (allowing you to adjust speed and be prepared to stop if needed), so you’re able to approach the home signal safely. The turnout and grade crossing signals have their own separate roles, but they aren’t the ones whose approach is governed by the distant signal.

The distant signal provides advance warning about the status of the next signal ahead, so it directly governs how you approach that signal. In this setup, the next signal is the home signal, which actually controls entry into the interlocking or the next block beyond the turnout. The distant signal tells you what the home signal will show (allowing you to adjust speed and be prepared to stop if needed), so you’re able to approach the home signal safely. The turnout and grade crossing signals have their own separate roles, but they aren’t the ones whose approach is governed by the distant signal.