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

California law requires school buses to stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail before crossing railroad tracks.

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

If the bus has started crossing and signals activate, the driver must accelerate to clear the tracks immediately — stopping on tracks is extremely dangerous.

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

Drivers must open a window and the passenger service door to listen for approaching trains — visual checking alone is insufficient at some crossings.

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

Crossings marked 'Exempt' by appropriate authority are the only exception to the mandatory stop requirement for school buses.

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

At a multi-track crossing, the driver must not begin crossing until there is enough space to completely clear all tracks without stopping.

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7D Specific Regulations for Railroad Crossings 2