According to safety priorities, what should you do if you are in doubt about a duty?

• A. The safe course must be taken.
• B. Ignore the rules until someone else decides.
• C. Proceed with caution on your own.
• D. Complete the task as quickly as possible.

Answer: (A)

Safety takes precedence when you're unsure about a duty. The best course of action is to take the safe course, because reducing risk to yourself, your crew, and the public is the top priority and avoids actions that could cause harm or violate procedures. This often means stopping to review procedures, asking for guidance, or waiting for a supervisor’s or dispatcher’s instruction before proceeding. Choices that ignore rules, try to push ahead on your own, or race to finish are incompatible with safety and can create dangerous situations. Even proceeding with caution without clear confirmation leaves doubt about compliance, so pausing to obtain a documented, safe path is the right approach.