Under federal law, a commercial driver must stop before every railroad crossing when doing which of these?

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Why

Federal regulations require a stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail for a vehicle hauling most placarded hazardous materials, for a cargo tank used for hazardous materials whether loaded or empty, and for any vehicle carrying chlorine. After looking and listening for trains, the driver crosses without shifting gears.

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Topic: Hazardous materials   License: CDL

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• HazMat Routes, Crossings and Checks

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