Study Guide


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1 When should you allow a larger space cushion when stopping?

2 What is braking distance?

3 At 40 mph, how much distance does the average driver's reaction time account for? Stopping - At 40 mph, how much distance does the average driver's reaction time account for?
4 What does 'reaction time' refer to?

5 It takes the average person ______ seconds to think, react, and apply the brakes.

6 At a railway crossing, you should:

7 How long should you wait at a railway crossing after the train has passed?

8 It is __________ to drive around, under, or through a railway gate or barrier while it is down, being lowered, or being raised. Stopping - It is __________ to drive around, under, or through a railway gate or barrier while it is down, being lowered, or being raised.
9 What should you do if you get trapped on a railway crossing, even if you do not see a train coming? Stopping - What should you do if you get trapped on a railway crossing, even if you do not see a train coming?
10 When waiting at a multiple-track crossing, what should you do after the last cart of a train has passed? Stopping - When waiting at a multiple-track crossing, what should you do after the last cart of a train has passed?
11 At a highway-railway crossing, why is it important not to pass bicyclists?

12 What should you do if you encounter school buses or trucks carrying hazardous materials at a highway-railway crossing?

13 Do not stop on the railroad tracks or within ______ of the crossing. Stopping - Do not stop on the railroad tracks or within ______ of the crossing.
14 How far should you stop from the nearest rail or gate if a train is approaching? Stopping - How far should you stop from the nearest rail or gate if a train is approaching?
15 What are the correct safety steps to follow at highway-rail grade crossings?

16 Can you pass a school bus that has flashing red lights and the stop arm extended?

17 Under what circumstances are you NOT required to stop for a school bus?

18 How long should you remain stopped before a school bus with its red lights flashing and "STOP" sign out? Stopping - How long should you remain stopped before a school bus with its red lights flashing and
19 What should you do after stopping for a school bus that is unloading children?

20 What should safe and responsible drivers do?

21 When approaching a railroad crossing, you must:

22 When you're approaching a school crossing, you must: