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Railroad Crossings

Build confidence with 10 original questions about Railroad Crossings. Review your answers and explanations after finishing.

Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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What is the main reason you should never race a train to a crossing?

You could get a speeding ticket

Trains always stop for vehicles

It is very hard to judge the train's speed

You might damage your tires

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Why is it important to look both ways at double track railroad crossings?

Double tracks are always in rural areas

A train on one track may hide another train on the other track

There are always more trains on double tracks

Signals do not work at double tracks

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When approaching a railroad crossing with a crossbuck sign but no stop line, where must a vehicle required to stop halt?

Directly on the tracks to check for trains

No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail

Anywhere as long as the vehicle is stopped

At least 100 feet before the crossing

4 / 10

Why should you never shift gears while crossing railroad tracks?

Shifting could cause you to stall on the tracks

It makes too much noise

It is illegal to shift on tracks

It damages the transmission

5 / 10

How long does it typically take a tractor-trailer to clear a single railroad track?

Over 30 seconds

Exactly 10 seconds

At least 14 seconds

About 5 seconds

6 / 10

What should you do if you see flashing red lights at a railroad crossing?

Proceed quickly before the train arrives

Honk your horn and cross carefully

Ignore the lights if no train is visible

Stop and yield to the train

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Why should you not rely solely on warning signals, gates, or flagmen at railroad crossings?

You must always be alert for trains, even if signals are present

Flagmen are not trained for safety

Gates are always malfunctioning

Signals are only for passenger cars

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What should you do if you must stop at a railroad crossing?

Shift into neutral before stopping

Turn off your headlights

Stop suddenly to avoid missing the crossing

Check for traffic behind you and stop gradually

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Which type of trailer is most likely to get stuck on raised railroad crossings?

Standard passenger buses

Low slung units like lowboys or car carriers

Short single-axle box trucks

Refrigerated trailers only

10 / 10

What should you do if you get stuck on railroad tracks in your commercial vehicle?

Call your dispatcher before leaving the vehicle

Stay inside and try to restart the engine

Signal other drivers to help push your vehicle

Exit the vehicle and move away from the tracks

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