When standing, what action should you take to begin moving?

When standing, what action should you take to begin moving?

• A. Remain standing.
• B. Start.
• C. Reverse.
• D. Signal and depart.

Answer: (B)

When you’re stopped, the action that actually gets you moving is starting the locomotive—apply power and begin forward motion. You’ll depart only after you have the proper clearance or signal, but the first step to move is initiating the movement itself. Remaining stationary won’t begin motion, reversing is not the initial forward action, and signaling to depart comes once you’re ready and cleared to move.

When you’re stopped, the action that actually gets you moving is starting the locomotive—apply power and begin forward motion. You’ll depart only after you have the proper clearance or signal, but the first step to move is initiating the movement itself. Remaining stationary won’t begin motion, reversing is not the initial forward action, and signaling to depart comes once you’re ready and cleared to move.