If our EO procedures says straight ahead, it means you will always reach MSA before the end of the MSA sector (25NM).
If the above is not possible, our engine out procedure will include turns to remain within the MSA-sector and ends in a holding where we can climb to the MSA.
- yes, ideal. BUT the problem we face is that I would suggest airlines that do this are in the minority, hence the OP's question - many, I suggest blithely 'leave' you at 1500' to 'sort yourself out'. I assume this should be 'policed' by the regulatory authority but........................