How close should a school bus generally stop to the tracks at a railroad crossing?
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Correct answer to question 67 (School Bus): Close enough to see and hear an approaching train, but far enough back to have room to stop if needed
Why
Stopping too close crowds the tracks and limits the view down the rails, while stopping too far back can hurt visibility just as much, so the right distance balances seeing and hearing the tracks with having room to react.
Updated: November 2026