You are hauling hazardous materials and must stop for a railroad crossing ahead. What is the farthest from the nearest rail that you may stop?

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Why

When a hazmat load must stop at a railroad crossing, the vehicle must stay between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail, which makes 50 feet the greatest distance allowed.

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Topic: Hazardous materials   License: CDL

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• HazMat Routes, Crossings and Checks

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