If there is no traffic light or attendant, stop for a drawbridge about ___ feet from the draw

If there is no traffic light or attendant, stop for a drawbridge about ___ feet from the draw

• A. 50
• B. 20
• C. 100
• D. 75

Answer: (A)

When there’s no traffic light or attendant, you must treat the drawbridge as a potential obstacle that could move at any moment. Stopping about 50 feet from the draw provides enough room to observe the bridge’s status and stop safely if it begins to rise or if there’s a delay. This distance helps prevent getting stuck on the bridge or blocking traffic behind you while the bridge is closed or opening. You should only proceed when the drawbridge is fully closed and it’s safe to cross. Distances like 20 feet are too close and could leave you stranded if the bridge starts to lift. Larger distances, such as 75 or 100 feet, aren’t the standard requirement for this situation. The typical, safe rule used in this scenario is 50 feet.

When there’s no traffic light or attendant, you must treat the drawbridge as a potential obstacle that could move at any moment. Stopping about 50 feet from the draw provides enough room to observe the bridge’s status and stop safely if it begins to rise or if there’s a delay. This distance helps prevent getting stuck on the bridge or blocking traffic behind you while the bridge is closed or opening. You should only proceed when the drawbridge is fully closed and it’s safe to cross.

Distances like 20 feet are too close and could leave you stranded if the bridge starts to lift. Larger distances, such as 75 or 100 feet, aren’t the standard requirement for this situation. The typical, safe rule used in this scenario is 50 feet.