If you are the utility person and you have properly attached yourself to a crew, you can protect a shoving movement for that crew from inside a company vehicle.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with supervisory approval
• D. Only on designated tracks

Answer: (B)

Protecting a shoving movement relies on a lookout positioned on the ground with a clear view of the track ends and the ability to signal the engineer or stop the movement as needed. Being inside a company vehicle does not provide the required visibility, escape path, or direct, timely communication. Even if you are attached to the crew, the protection must be performed from a ground position, not from within a vehicle. That’s why the statement is false. Options about supervisory approval or designation of tracks don’t change this requirement.