Railroad & SpecialQuestion 30 of 80
The distance a fully loaded bus needs to clear the tracks is important because:
a.It affects fuel economy
b.A stalled or trapped bus on the tracks can be struck by a train
c.It changes the gear ratio
d.It determines the warning-light timing
Explanation
You must be sure there is enough room on the other side for the entire length of the bus before starting across. If the far side is blocked, the bus could become trapped on the tracks. Allow at least the length of the bus plus 15 feet of clearance beyond the far rail.
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