Safe DrivingQuestion 56 of 80
When a bus stops at a railroad crossing, the driver should:
a.Open the door if required, look and listen, then cross without shifting gears on the tracks
b.Rev the engine and jump the tracks
c.Stop with the front bumper on the rail
d.Let passengers off on the tracks
Explanation
Many rules require opening the door and window at the crossing to look and listen for a train. Once you are sure it is safe, cross the tracks in a gear that you will not need to change while on them. Never change gears while any part of the bus is on the tracks.
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