FREE 7D Specific Regulations for Railroad Crossings Questions and Answers

Question 1

When approaching a railroad crossing, what is the mandatory stopping distance for a 7D vehicle?

Accepted Answer

15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail

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5 to 10 feet from the nearest rail

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50 to 100 feet from the nearest rail

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Exactly 25 feet from the crossing gate

Question 2

After stopping at a railroad crossing and before proceeding, what is the first action a 7D driver must take?

Accepted Answer

Open the service door and driver's window.

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Honk the horn twice to alert any nearby trains.

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Activate the four-way hazard lights.

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Turn on the interior lights to see the controls better.

Question 3

Under which of these circumstances is a 7D driver permitted to cross railroad tracks without stopping?

Accepted Answer

When a police officer or flag person directs traffic to proceed.

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When the crossing has no flashing lights or gates.

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When following another school bus that has already stopped.

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If the vehicle is empty and not carrying any pupils.

Question 4

If the warning lights at a railroad crossing are flashing but no train is visible, what should the 7D driver do?

Accepted Answer

Find an alternate route and do not cross.

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Proceed with extreme caution after a brief stop.

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Stop, and if no train appears after one minute, cross the tracks.

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Cross the tracks quickly before a train might appear.

Question 5

When is it acceptable to shift gears while crossing railroad tracks in a 7D vehicle with a manual transmission?

Accepted Answer

It is never acceptable to shift gears while crossing tracks.

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Only when going uphill across the tracks.

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When there are multiple tracks to cross.

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If the vehicle is moving very slowly.

Question 6

What must a 7D driver do after the vehicle has completely cleared the railroad tracks?

Accepted Answer

Close the service door and driver's window.

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Announce 'all clear' to the students.

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Immediately accelerate to the posted speed limit.

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Make a radio call to dispatch confirming the crossing.

Question 7

If a 7D vehicle stalls on a railroad track and a train is approaching, what is the immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate all pupils from the vehicle immediately.

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Try to restart the vehicle for at least 30 seconds.

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Call the transportation supervisor for instructions.

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Use the vehicle's radio to warn the train operator.