After stopping at a flashing red signal, when may you proceed?

After stopping at a flashing red signal, when may you proceed?

• A. Before you have clearance.
• B. Immediately after stopping.
• C. After you have determined the track is clear and you have proper authorization to proceed.
• D. Never.

Answer: (C)

A flashing red signal means stop, and you may only move again after you’ve confirmed the track ahead is clear and you have the proper authorization to proceed. This ensures there’s no other train or hazard in your path and that you’re legally cleared to enter the route. Moving before clearance or immediately after stopping without verification would risk a collision or an unsafe condition, so the right move is to wait for authorization and a clear track, then proceed.

A flashing red signal means stop, and you may only move again after you’ve confirmed the track ahead is clear and you have the proper authorization to proceed. This ensures there’s no other train or hazard in your path and that you’re legally cleared to enter the route. Moving before clearance or immediately after stopping without verification would risk a collision or an unsafe condition, so the right move is to wait for authorization and a clear track, then proceed.