Your vehicle displays hazmat placards and has to stop at a railroad crossing. What minimum distance must you keep between the vehicle and the nearest rail?

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A placarded vehicle must stop within 50 feet of the nearest rail but no closer than 15 feet, so 15 feet is the minimum distance; 50 feet is the farthest point of the stopping zone, not the closest.

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Topic: Hazardous materials   License: CDL

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• HazMat Routes, Crossings and Checks

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