When pulling out of a track, what should the engineer do to warn MoW employees on the adjacent track?

• A. Raising a flag on the field side.
• B. Sounding bell and whistle.
• C. Shouting a warning from the cab.
• D. Ignoring the adjacent track.

Answer: (B)

The engineer should sound the bell and whistle to warn MoW employees on the adjacent track. This audible signal is a reliable, standardized warning that reaches workers even if they can’t see the locomotive or if visibility is poor. It provides immediate notice of movement, which is essential for safety on adjacent tracks. Visual signals like raising a flag depend on someone noticing it, and shouting from the cab can be drowned out by engine noise or not heard at all. Ignoring the adjacent track is unsafe and against proper procedure. Using the bell and whistle combines reliability and immediacy to protect workers.