To find how much clear space your bus needs beyond a railroad crossing, what should you generally add to the bus's length?

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Why

The area past the crossing must be large enough for the whole bus to stop clear of the rails. The general rule is to take the bus's length and add 15 feet; if the bus will not fit, do not start across.

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Topic: School bus (CDL)   License: CDL

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• School Buses at Railroad Crossings

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