Study Guide


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1 How many feet does it take to react and bring a vehicle to a complete stop when traveling at 35 mph?

2 What is the average perception time under normal conditions?

3 What should you do if you need to stop quickly and your vehicle does not have ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)?

4 What is the average total stopping distance of a tractor unit (no trailer) traveling at 55 mph?

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

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

7 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.
8 What should you do if you get trapped on a railway crossing, even if you do not see a train coming?

9 When waiting at a multiple-track crossing, what should you do after the last cart of a train has passed?

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

11 When approaching a highway-railway crossing, especially at night, what should you do if you see or hear a train?

12 When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track with no signals or gates, what should you do before starting to cross the road?

13 What must you ensure before crossing railroad tracks in heavy traffic?

14 You are approaching an uncontrolled railroad crossing with an oncoming train, what should you do?

15 If your vehicle stalls on a railroad track and a train is NOT coming, what should you do?

16 If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks, no train is approaching, and your vehicle won't start, what should you do?

17 How far should you stop from the nearest rail or gate if a train is approaching?

18 What are the correct safety steps to follow at highway-rail grade crossings?

19 What should you avoid doing at a railroad crossing?

20 Trains are required to sound a horn when they are approximately:

21 A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a _______.

22 When crossing tracks:

23 You may drive around lowered gates or cross the railway tracks while the lights are still flashing:

24 Why should you be careful when following a bus or truck approaching a railroad crossing?

25 When approaching a marked school zone when the school is in session, you must:

26 What should you do if you are approaching a stopped school bus with its upper alternating red lights flashing and it is loading or unloading passengers? Stopping - What should you do if you are approaching a stopped school bus with its upper alternating red lights flashing and it is loading or unloading passengers?
27 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
28 What should you do after stopping for a school bus that is unloading children?

29 Before a school bus stops to load or unload passengers, which color of lights does the driver usually flash? Stopping - Before a school bus stops to load or unload passengers, which color of lights does the driver usually flash?
30 What do yellow school buses use to indicate that they are stopped to pick up or drop off children?

31 What should drivers do when approaching a school bus with flashing yellow lights?

32 When a school bus is stopped at an intersection, drivers from _______ MUST come to a complete stop.

33 Can the driver of a school bus containing pupils turn right on a red light?

34 What are flashing amber lights used for?

35 Do you have to stop for a school bus if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway?

36 What happens if you pass a stopped school bus?