You are approaching a railroad crossing in a placarded vehicle. You should:

Stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail. Section 9.6.12: You must stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail.

You are approaching a railroad crossing in a placarded vehicle. You should:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Speed up to beat the train" is not correct. You must stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail.
  • B. Incorrect. The correct distance is 50 feet, not 75 feet. You must stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail.
  • C. Correct. You must stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail.
  • D. Incorrect. "Slow down but do not stop if the way is clear" is not correct. You must stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail.