What should you do when you must leave a locomotive unattended?

What should you do when you must leave a locomotive unattended?

• A. Park the locomotive anywhere
• B. Turn off all lights and leave
• C. Stop movement, set brakes, secure the locomotive, and communicate with others
• D. Leave without informing anyone

Answer: (C)

When you must leave a locomotive unattended, the priority is to prevent movement and keep others informed. Stop the locomotive, apply the brakes to hold it in place, secure it so it cannot be moved, and let the appropriate people know that it is unattended. This combination prevents unintended movement, reduces the risk of collisions or derailments, and ensures that anyone who might work near it is aware of its status. Parking somewhere random, turning off all lights, or leaving without telling anyone can still allow movement or create hidden hazards, and they don’t provide the necessary controls or communication to keep everyone safe.

When you must leave a locomotive unattended, the priority is to prevent movement and keep others informed. Stop the locomotive, apply the brakes to hold it in place, secure it so it cannot be moved, and let the appropriate people know that it is unattended. This combination prevents unintended movement, reduces the risk of collisions or derailments, and ensures that anyone who might work near it is aware of its status. Parking somewhere random, turning off all lights, or leaving without telling anyone can still allow movement or create hidden hazards, and they don’t provide the necessary controls or communication to keep everyone safe.