CDL · Railroad crossings
In which situation are you required to make a full stop before a railroad crossing?
Correct answer: When driving a bus with passengers or a vehicle hauling hazardous materials.
Answer options
- AWhenever the crossing has no flashing lights, bells, or gates
- BEvery time you reach a railroad crossing, in any type of vehicle
- CWhen driving a bus with passengers or a vehicle hauling hazardous materials Correct
Why
Under federal regulations, buses carrying passengers and placarded hazardous materials vehicles, among others, must halt between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail. Other drivers do not have to stop at every crossing, even one without signals, unless a train is coming or a signal or sign requires it.
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Topic: Railroad crossings License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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