7D Specific Regulations for Railroad Crossings 2

Question 1

At what distance from railroad tracks must a school bus stop before crossing?

Accepted Answer

15 to 50 feet

Answer

5 to 10 feet

Answer

100 feet

Answer

200 feet

Question 2

A school bus is at a railroad crossing and the signal arms start to lower as the bus begins to cross. What should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Accelerate and clear the tracks as quickly as possible

Answer

Stop immediately on the tracks and wait

Answer

Reverse back off the tracks

Answer

Activate the hazard lights and wait for the train to pass

Question 3

What must a school bus driver do with windows and the passenger service door at a railroad crossing before crossing?

Accepted Answer

Open a window and the passenger service door to listen for trains

Answer

Close all windows and keep the door closed

Answer

Open all windows but keep the door closed

Answer

Honk the horn and proceed without stopping if no train is visible

Question 4

Under what circumstances is a school bus NOT required to stop at a railroad crossing in California?

Accepted Answer

At crossings marked with a 'Exempt' sign by state or local authority

Answer

When students are not on board and the driver has verified no train is coming

Answer

When traffic behind the bus is heavy and stopping would cause a traffic jam

Answer

When the crossing has been recently inspected by CHP

Question 5

How many lanes of traffic must a school bus driver verify are clear before proceeding across a multi-track railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

All tracks — the bus must not proceed until it can completely clear all tracks without stopping

Answer

Only the lane the bus will occupy

Answer

Two tracks minimum — the driver can judge the rest

Answer

Only the track with active signal equipment

Question 6

What must a driver do if the bus stalls on railroad tracks with students on board?

Accepted Answer

Immediately evacuate all students away from the tracks and call 911

Answer

Remain in the bus and restart the engine

Answer

Activate hazard lights and wait for the engine to cool

Answer

Send students to the rear of the bus and brace for impact