You are driving an empty cargo tank vehicle used for hazardous materials. Do you need to stop at railroad crossings?

Yes, cargo tanks, whether loaded or empty, used for hazardous materials must stop. Section 9.6.12: Stop before a railroad crossing if your

You are driving an empty cargo tank vehicle used for hazardous materials. Do you need to stop at railroad crossings?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "No, because it is empty" is not correct. Stop before a railroad crossing if your vehicle has cargo tanks, whether loaded or empty used for hazardous materials.
  • B. Correct. Stop before a railroad crossing if your vehicle has cargo tanks, whether loaded or empty used for hazardous materials.
  • C. Incorrect. "Only if the lights are flashing" is not correct. Stop before a railroad crossing if your vehicle has cargo tanks, whether loaded or empty used for hazardous materials.
  • D. Incorrect. "Only if it is a smooth bore tank" is not correct. Stop before a railroad crossing if your vehicle has cargo tanks, whether loaded or empty used for hazardous materials.