New Jersey permit test: railroad crossings
Crossing signs and signals, when to stop and what to do if stuck. 5 questions.
Railroad crossing lights are flashing and bells are ringing. How far from the crossing must you stop in New Jersey?
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Sample railroad crossings questions
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Railroad crossing lights are flashing and bells are ringing. How far from the crossing must you stop in New Jersey?
- A At least 5 feet
- B At least 15 feet
- C At least 25 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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B. At least 15 feet
Stop at least 15 feet from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells, lowered gates or a flagger. Do not cross until the gates rise and the lights and bells stop.
You are driving behind a school bus as it approaches a railroad crossing with no train in sight. What should you expect?
- A The bus will cross without slowing if no lights flash
- B The bus will pull aside to let you go first
- C The bus will stop at the crossing, so be prepared to stop
- D You may pass the bus before the crossing
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C. The bus will stop at the crossing, so be prepared to stop
School buses, other buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials must always stop at railroad crossings. When behind one, be prepared to stop even if no train is coming.
Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you run?
- A Straight down the tracks away from the train
- B Away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle toward the approaching train
- C Away at a 45-degree angle in the direction the train is going
- D Stay in the car with your seat belt on
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B. Away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle toward the approaching train
Get everyone out and move away. If a train is approaching, run at a 45-degree angle away from the tracks but toward the oncoming train, so you are not hit by debris thrown forward by the crash.
Within what distance of a railroad crossing should you not pass another vehicle?
- A 100 feet
- B 15 feet
- C 50 feet
- D 500 feet
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A. 100 feet
Do not pass other vehicles within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. A passing car can be caught on or near the tracks with nowhere to go.