Duplicated track warrants must be checked and verified as what two aspects?

• A. Legible
• B. Legible and duplicated in their entirety
• C. Duplicated in their entirety
• D. None

Answer: (B)

Duplicated track warrants must be checked for two things: readability and exact duplication. Readability (legible) ensures every detail—authority, limits, track segment, speed restrictions—can be read accurately, so the person applying the warrant isn’t misled by unclear print or handwriting. Exact duplication (duplicated in their entirety) means both copies match the original exactly with no missing fields or added changes, so all parties operate from the same, correct information. If either copy isn’t legible, a misinterpretation could occur; if the copies aren’t identical, one party might act on incomplete or inconsistent instructions, creating unsafe conditions. That’s why the correct practice is to verify both legibility and that the duplicates are exact in every detail.