Once a school bus has stopped and confirmed it's safe at a railroad crossing, what should the driver do while actually crossing the tracks?
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Correct answer to question 45 (School Bus): Cross without shifting gears, since a stall or delay on the tracks would be extremely dangerous
Why
Shifting gears partway across risks a stall right on the tracks, so the crossing is made in one gear straight through once it's confirmed safe to go.
Updated: November 2026