Railroad & SpecialQuestion 28 of 80
You should never shift gears while:
a.Approaching the stop line
b.The bus is empty
c.Turning on the warning lights
d.The bus is crossing the railroad tracks
Explanation
Never change gears while crossing the tracks, because if the bus stalls or hesitates mid-crossing it could be struck by a train. Select a gear before the crossing that will pull you completely across without shifting. Cross steadily and do not stop on the tracks.
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