If more than one indication is possible, and all are more favorable than Stop and Proceed, trains may proceed as though which signal were displayed?

If more than one indication is possible, and all are more favorable than Stop and Proceed, trains may proceed as though which signal were displayed?

• A. A restricting signal were displayed
• B. A clear signal were displayed
• C. A stop signal were displayed
• D. A caution signal were displayed

Answer: (A)

When multiple indications could apply and none require stopping, you must act as if the most restrictive of those applicable indications is displayed. This safety rule ensures you proceed with the highest level of caution consistent with what could be shown. In this scenario, all possible indications are more favorable than Stop and Proceed, so you apply the most restrictive among them. The most restrictive option available is a restricting signal, so trains may proceed as though a restricting signal were displayed. A restricting signal means proceed with restricted speed and be prepared to stop at the next signal, which is why this option is chosen as the proper way to move forward. The other possibilities would be less restrictive (or would require stopping), so they aren’t the best fit when multiple favorable indications exist.

When multiple indications could apply and none require stopping, you must act as if the most restrictive of those applicable indications is displayed. This safety rule ensures you proceed with the highest level of caution consistent with what could be shown.

In this scenario, all possible indications are more favorable than Stop and Proceed, so you apply the most restrictive among them. The most restrictive option available is a restricting signal, so trains may proceed as though a restricting signal were displayed. A restricting signal means proceed with restricted speed and be prepared to stop at the next signal, which is why this option is chosen as the proper way to move forward.

The other possibilities would be less restrictive (or would require stopping), so they aren’t the best fit when multiple favorable indications exist.