- Turn master key on
- Reverser to forward
- Master controller to maximum brake
- Charge brakes
- Turn headlights on
- ACSES (speed) - Apply more than 40% brakes before acknowledging within 7 seconds
- ATC (signal) - Controller to coast and acknowledge within 7 seconds
- Wait for train to come to a complete stop
- Set brakes to maximum brake
- Charge brakes
- Continue driving