Railroad & SpecialQuestion 36 of 80
Placing the transmission in the correct gear before a crossing matters because:
a.It saves brake wear
b.It keeps students quiet
c.It reduces exhaust
d.You must not shift on the tracks and need a gear that pulls you fully across
Explanation
Choose a gear before starting across that will move the bus completely over the crossing without needing to shift. Shifting on the tracks risks stalling and getting stuck. Manual-transmission drivers especially must plan the gear in advance.
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