Railroad & SpecialQuestion 26 of 80
The school bus should stop before a railroad crossing:
a.Within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail
b.Right on the first rail
c.At least 100 feet past the tracks
d.Only at the crossing gate itself
Explanation
The bus must stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail, where the driver has the best view down the tracks. Stopping too close or on the tracks is dangerous, and stopping too far reduces visibility. From this position the driver looks and listens in both directions.
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