diff --git a/tests/interrupt_trx_test.py b/tests/interrupt_trx_test.py
index 7350631849..72b5e270b0 100755
--- a/tests/interrupt_trx_test.py
+++ b/tests/interrupt_trx_test.py
@@ -109,6 +109,7 @@
     trans=prodNode.pushMessage(contract, action, data, opts)
     assert trans and trans[0], "Failed to push doitslow action"
 
+    assert prodNode.waitForHeadToAdvance(blocksToAdvance=3), "prodNode not advancing head after doitforever action"
     assert prodNode.waitForLibToAdvance(), "prodNode did not advance lib after doitforever action"
     assert prodNode2.waitForLibToAdvance(), "prodNode2 did not advance lib after doitforever action"