★ If You Approach a Railroad Crossing Track -Traffic School, Drivers Ed Test Answers

You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:
A.) 15 MPH
B.) 20 MPH
C.) 25 MPH
D.) 40 MPH

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15 MPH

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Trains take at least __________ to stop.
A.) 100 feet
B.) 500 feet
C.) Half a mile
D.) One mile

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One mile

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If a train is approaching or traveling through, you should position your vehicle at least __________ feet away from the tracks.
A.) 5 feet
B.) 10 feet
C.) 15 feet
D.) 50 feet

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15 feet

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School buses, taxis, and other vehicles for hire that carry passengers and trucks that transport explosives, gasoline or other dangerous materials must top at least _____________ feet from a railroad crossing before proceeding. Group of answer choices
A.) 15
B.) 10
C.) 5

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15 feet

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You must stop __________ feet, but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad when the electrical or mechanical warning devices are flashing.
A.) 50
B.) 45
C.) 40
D.) 35

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50

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You must stop 50 feet, but not less than __________ feet from the nearest rail of the railroad when a human flagger is warning of an approaching train.
A.) 10
B.) 15
C.) 20
D.) 25

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15

HINT: Trains cannot stop quickly. An average freight train traveling at 30 MPH needs a stopping distance of more than half a mile. Longer trains moving at faster speeds can take one and a half miles or more to stop. Any pedestrian or person driving a vehicle and approaching a railroad highway grade crossing must stop 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad when: the electrical or mechanical warning devices are flashing, the crossing gate is lowered, a human flagger is warning of an approaching train, or an approaching train is clearly visible and is in close proximity to the railroad-highway grade crossing. Do not proceed until you can do so safely.
Always approach highway-railroad crossings at a reasonable speed and be prepared to stop if you have to. Be especially alert when you are following buses or trucks, which may have to stop at highway-railroad crossings even when gates are up and the warning lights are not flashing. If your car stalls on the tracks don’t hesitate. Get yourself and your passengers out and away from the car immediately. If a collision is imminent, the safest direction is toward the train but stay off the tracks. That way you will be least likely to be hit by your vehicle or any debris from the collision.

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You may not pass on a two-lane road with traffic moving in opposite directions within __________ feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, or railroad crossing.
➜ It is against the law to pass when your view of the road ahead is obstructed, and when you are within _____ feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
A.) 100
B.) 200
C.) 300
D.) 400

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100

You may not pass on a two-lane road with traffic moving in opposite directions under these conditions:
Where you see a “DO NOT PASS” or “NO PASSING ZONE” sign. The prohibition of passing in a no-passing zone does not apply when an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway [s 316.0875(3) F.S.]. Thus, when a cyclist is traveling so slowly as to constitute an “obstruction,” a motorist may cross the center line in a no-passing zone if the way is clear to do so, i.e., when it can be seen that oncoming traffic is far enough away the pass may be completed before coming within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Where a solid yellow line is painted on your side of the center line.
On hills or curves, and at intersections.
Within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, or railroad crossing. Violators may be arrested or issued a ticket.

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If you approach a railroad track where the gate has come down or lights are flashing, you should stop:
A.) Between 15-50 feet from the track.
B.) Within 6 feet of the track
C.) Before you are 50 feet from the track.

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Before you are 50 feet from the track.

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At a railroad crossing, you must stop _________ from the nearest rail if a train is approaching.
A.) between 10 and 200 feet
B.) between 15 and 30 feet
C.) between 15 and 50 feet
D.) between 5 and 100 feet

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between 15 and 50 feet

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Never get any closer than _____ feet when a train is passing through a railroad crossing.
➜ Never get any closer then _____ feet when a train is passing through a railroad crossing.
A.) 30
B.) 15
C.) 20
D.) 25

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15

HINT: Never get any closer then 15 feet when a train is passing through a railroad crossing. You must stop your vehicle within 50 feet but no less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. So always remember, stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the rail tracks.

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True or False: It is legal to pass in Florida when approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any railroad grade crossing.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

HINT: You may not pass when Within a 100 feet of a bridge or railroad crossing.

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It is unlawful to pass when_____________.
A.) approaching within 100 feet of a railroad crossing
B.) when the view is obstructed within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel
C.) both options are correct

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both options are correct

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No vehicle shall pass when approaching within 100 feet of any:
A.) railroad grade crossing
B.) traversing intersection
C.) both

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both

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You may not pass left of the centerline within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing?
A.) 50 feet
B.) 100 feet
C.) 200 feet
D.) 300 feet

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100 feet

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When the train has passed, start up right away; never look for another train on the same track or on another track.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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An average freight train traveling at 30 MPH needs a stopping distance of more than __________ mile.
A.) less than half mile
B.) half mile
C.) a mile
D.) one and a half miles or more

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half mile

EXPLANATION: An average freight train traveling at 30 MPH needs a stopping distance of more than 1/2 mile and traveling at 55 mph needs a stopping distance of more than a mile.

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An average freight train traveling at 55 mph needs a stopping distance of more than___________?
A.) One Mile
B.) One quarter of a mile
C.) One eight of a mile
D.) None of the above

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One Mile

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An average freight train traveling at __________ mph needs a stopping distance of more than 1/2 mile.
A.) 30
B.) 40
C.) 50

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30

EXPLANATION: An average freight train traveling at 30 MPH needs a stopping distance of more than 1/2 mile and traveling at 55 mph needs a stopping distance of more than a mile.

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An average freight train traveling at _____ mph needs a stopping distance of more than a mile.
A.) 12
B.) 27
C.) 41
D.) 55

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55

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Vehicles with ______ mass require greater stopping distances.
A.) less
B.) greater
C.) low

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greater

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Long trains moving at fast speeds can take __________ miles or more to stop.
A.) 2
B.) 2 ½
C.) 3
D.) 1 ½

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1 ½

EXPLANATION: Trains cannot stop quickly. An average freight train traveling at 30 MPH needs a stopping distance of more than half a mile. Longer trains moving at faster speeds can take one and a half miles or more to stop.

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Heavier vehicles and vehicles traveling in combination with other vehicles have _______ stopping distances.
A.) longer
B.) shorter

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longer