After passing an advance approach signal, what speed adjustment is required for the next segment?

• A. Slow down to 40 mph
• B. Maintain 60 mph
• C. Stop and call dispatcher
• D. Reduce to 50 mph

Answer: (A)

An advance approach signal warns that the next signal will impose a reduced speed. After you pass it, you must enter the next segment at the reduced speed, which is 40 mph. This gives you the ability to respond to the next signal’s indication and stop if required. Maintaining 60 mph would risk violating the upcoming restriction, and stopping and calling the dispatcher is reserved for a stop signal or an abnormal condition, not a normal advance approach. The option of 50 mph isn’t the standard reduction for this rule. So the required action is to slow to 40 mph for the next segment.