Under Rule 529B at a road crossing with two flagmen, movement may proceed through the crossing at normal speed after receiving which signal?

• A. Movement may proceed through the crossing at normal speed after receiving verbal or hand signal from the employee at the crossing.
• B. Movement may proceed through the crossing at reduced speed only after the flagman directs.
• C. Movement may proceed with no signal if both flagmen are present.
• D. Movement may proceed only after RTC clearance.

Answer: (A)

At a road crossing protected by two flagmen, the authority to let traffic through at normal speed comes from the crossing employee, who signals clearance either verbally or with a hand signal. This direct signal from the person at the crossing confirms that the tracks are clear and that it’s safe to pass, coordinating with both flagmen’s positions.

If no signal is given, you don’t proceed. The option to move at reduced speed would only apply if you were explicitly told to slow down by the flagman. The presence of both flagmen does not remove the need for a clearance signal, and requiring RTC clearance isn’t part of this specific crossing protection scenario.