What is the maximum speed for a controlling locomotive with a defective speed indicator found during a daily inspection?

What is the maximum speed for a controlling locomotive with a defective speed indicator found during a daily inspection?

• A. 20 mph
• B. 10 mph
• C. 25 mph
• D. 30 mph

Answer: (A)

When a speed indicator on a controlling locomotive is defective, you can’t rely on that gauge to regulate speed. To maintain safety while you move the locomotive to a place for repair, you must operate at a restricted, lower speed. The standard limit in this situation is twenty miles per hour, which gives you enough control and stopping margin if a signal changes or you need to react quickly. You should also report the defect and tag the locomotive so it can be repaired promptly. Higher speeds would exceed what you can safely manage without a functioning speed indicator, while the chosen limit provides a safe compromise for continued movement.

When a speed indicator on a controlling locomotive is defective, you can’t rely on that gauge to regulate speed. To maintain safety while you move the locomotive to a place for repair, you must operate at a restricted, lower speed. The standard limit in this situation is twenty miles per hour, which gives you enough control and stopping margin if a signal changes or you need to react quickly. You should also report the defect and tag the locomotive so it can be repaired promptly. Higher speeds would exceed what you can safely manage without a functioning speed indicator, while the chosen limit provides a safe compromise for continued movement.