If the locomotive operator exceeds the authorized speed by less than 5 MPH you must:

If the locomotive operator exceeds the authorized speed by less than 5 MPH you must:

• A. Direct the operator to slow the train to authorized speed.
• B. Direct the operator to stop the train and report the occurrence.
• C. Continue at current speed.
• D. Call the dispatcher.

Answer: (A)

When you exceed the authorized speed by less than 5 mph, the immediate goal is to bring the train back into compliance right away. The safest and quickest remedy is to tell the operator to slow down to the authorized speed so the train is operating within limits again. This shows prompt corrective action and keeps the operation safe without unnecessary disruption. Stopping the train to report the occurrence isn’t required for such a small overspeed, and continuing at the higher speed would leave you out of compliance. Calling the dispatcher isn’t the immediate fix for a minor overspeed either.

When you exceed the authorized speed by less than 5 mph, the immediate goal is to bring the train back into compliance right away. The safest and quickest remedy is to tell the operator to slow down to the authorized speed so the train is operating within limits again. This shows prompt corrective action and keeps the operation safe without unnecessary disruption. Stopping the train to report the occurrence isn’t required for such a small overspeed, and continuing at the higher speed would leave you out of compliance. Calling the dispatcher isn’t the immediate fix for a minor overspeed either.