How far past the yellow/red flag must the leading wheels travel before increasing speed without EIC instruction, assuming no track bulletin is in effect?

• A. 2 miles
• B. 6 miles
• C. 4 miles
• D. 8 miles

Answer: (C)

The situation tests how far you must let the leading wheels travel past a flag before you can resume normal speed when there’s no EIC instruction and no track bulletin in effect. The standard requirement in that scenario is four miles. This distance ensures there’s enough clearance to confirm there are no new restrictions, obstructions, or additional flag conditions ahead before you accelerate. Going only two miles would be too short to verify the track ahead, while six or eight miles would slow you more than necessary unless a bulletin or instruction dictates it. So four miles is the appropriate, safe threshold.