What is the correct action to take after a fusee is unattended and you are moving at restricted speed?

• A. Move until head end is 1 mile beyond the fusee
• B. Stop for five minutes
• C. Increase speed
• D. Ignore fusee

Answer: (A)

When a fusee is left unattended, it signals a hazard ahead and normal signal control may not be in effect. At restricted speed, you’re allowed to move forward but only at a pace where you can stop within the range you can see and respond to any developing danger.

The proper action is to continue moving at restricted speed until the head end of the train is a full mile beyond the fusee. This distance ensures that the entire train has cleared the hazard area and gives you a safe margin to react if needed. Stopping for five minutes isn’t required by this situation, increasing speed would violate the restricted-speed rule, and ignoring the fusee would ignore a safety signal.