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ABTH 102.1.5

What two means can crews use to secure cars that were switched into a track before departing the area? Select all that apply.

Stretch the slack to ensure all cars are coupled together.
Secure the end of the tracks switched into with the same number of hand brakes as the opposite end.
Comply with Division Securement Supplemental Instructions listed in Division General Notices.
Determine by looking at the tracks that there is no movement.

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ABTH 102.1.5

Answer: - Stretch the slack to ensure all cars are coupled together. - Secure the end of the tracks switched into with the same number of hand brakes as the opposite end.

Feedback:
Crews must determine that cars are secured in each track switched in before leaving the area. Stretching the entire track determines all cars have coupled, and a securement test can be completed. If that is not an option, "bookending" the track with the same number of handbrakes from the end being switched into as the opposite end is sufficient. This ensures any cars that have not coupled into equipment and do roll, will roll into cars that have handbrakes tested with a securement test.