CDL · Railroad crossings
What should you do as you drive across railroad tracks?
Correct answer: Stay in your lane the whole way across.
Answer options
- AStay in your lane the whole way across Correct
- BChange gears while you are on the tracks
- CStop on the tracks to check for trains
Why
Keep to your lane and choose the gear you need before you start across, because shifting on the rails can stall the engine where a train could hit you. Never let your vehicle come to a stop on the tracks.
About this question
Topic: Railroad crossings License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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