Question 149 of 180

What should a driver do if the vehicle's engine stalls while stopped directly on a railroad crossing?

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Evacuate everyone from the vehicle immediately and move well away from the tracks, even before attempting to restart
Have passengers push the vehicle off the tracks before evacuating anyone
Attempt to restart the engine repeatedly before considering any evacuation, since restarting quickly is the fastest way to clear the crossing
Wait inside the vehicle for help to arrive

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Correct answer to question 149 (Passenger): Evacuate everyone from the vehicle immediately and move well away from the tracks, even before attempting to restart

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If a vehicle stalls directly on the tracks, the priority is to get everyone out and clear of danger immediately, since a train could approach while the driver is still trying to restart the engine.

Updated: November 2026

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