Composite: Stop for railroad tracks and drawbridges — which statement is true?

Composite: Stop for railroad tracks and drawbridges — which statement is true?

• A. Stop 15 to 50 feet before tracks, and stop 50 feet from a drawbridge
• B. Stop 10 to 20 feet before tracks, and 20 feet from a drawbridge
• C. Stop immediately at the tracks and drive through without stopping
• D. Do not stop for tracks or drawbridges

Answer: (A)

Stopping at railroad crossings and drawbridges is about giving yourself time to observe for trains and to stay clear of moving parts. The best rule to remember is to stop between 15 and 50 feet before a railroad crossing. Going closer than 15 feet could put you on the tracks if a train appears, while stopping farther than 50 feet can make you less able to see signals or properly judge when it’s safe to cross. For drawbridges, you should stop 50 feet from the bridge to stay out of the bridge’s swing area and to avoid delaying traffic or interfering with the bridge operations. So, the guidance that you stop 15 to 50 feet before tracks and 50 feet from a drawbridge reflects these safety distances.

Stopping at railroad crossings and drawbridges is about giving yourself time to observe for trains and to stay clear of moving parts. The best rule to remember is to stop between 15 and 50 feet before a railroad crossing. Going closer than 15 feet could put you on the tracks if a train appears, while stopping farther than 50 feet can make you less able to see signals or properly judge when it’s safe to cross. For drawbridges, you should stop 50 feet from the bridge to stay out of the bridge’s swing area and to avoid delaying traffic or interfering with the bridge operations. So, the guidance that you stop 15 to 50 feet before tracks and 50 feet from a drawbridge reflects these safety distances.