Bus stop at railroad crossing?
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Bus stop at railroad crossing?
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Why does a bus or any heavy vehicle stop at the railroad crossing?
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Pat S
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They're required to by law, and drivers can face stiff penalties if they get caught not stopping.
There have been heavy vehicle-train collisions in the past, many of which resulted in death, derailments, and all sorts of other hazardous situations. So drivers of these vehicles are required to stop and make sure it's clear before proceeding.
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corey_deanna_casey
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Heavy vehicles can cause a derailment if it collides with a train,and a bus is loud and filled with Precious cargo. |
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just me
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because it is the law.as well as safety issues |
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may_kali
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State law requires all vehicles carrying passengers for hire, including school buses, to stop at every railroad crossing, including those with active warning devices. The operator of a school bus must stop the vehicle not closer than 15 feet nor farther away than 50 feet from the track. While stopped, the operator is to listen and look in both directions for an approaching train or activation of the crossing signals. The operator may not proceed until it is safe to do so. Carriers of flammable materials such as gasoline must also stop at all crossings. |
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UCANTCME
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Bus........passengers and length.
Heavy truck..........length and weight. |
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