A driver is approaching a highway-railroad crossings and is following a bus. The driver should:
|
Pass the bus and come to a complete stop within 15 feet of the crossing.
|
|
|
Overtake and pass the bus before reaching the crossing.
|
|
|
Be alert as the bus may have to stop at the crossing even when the gates are up.
|
|
|
None of the above.
|
Explanation
When approaching a highway-railroad crossing behind a bus, be prepared to stop. Buses are required to stop at all railroad crossings, even if the gates are up and the lights are not flashing. Staying aware of this rule helps you anticipate stops and avoid sudden braking.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 28.7% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Driving at Railroad Crossings
When approaching a railroad crossing drivers should:When approaching a railroad crossing without signals, you should:________ are required to stop for railroad crossings.When sharing the road with a light rail vehicle:When sharing the road with a light rail vehicle, you:The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is:Vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign indicating a hazardous load:When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:
When you see this sign you:
When you see this sign, you should:
When you see this sign you: When you see this sign, you should:This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: