You should be particularly cautious in crossing railroad tracks
because of the human lives in your custody.
Buses Must Stop
Buses must stop at all railroad crossings
EXCEPT:
Where traffic is controlled by a police officer or authorized
flagman.
Where traffic is regulated by a traffic control signal.
Where traffic is protected by crossing gates or flashing lights
signal which give warning of an approaching train.
Where an official traffic control device indicates stopping
requirements do not apply.
Procedures for Crossing Railroad Tracks
Use the following procedures as you approach a railroad crossing:
Quiet passengers, turn off noisy fans,
radios, etc.;
Activate the four-way hazard lights;
Stop 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail
and look both ways and listen for approaching trains.
School bus drivers will open the service
door, look both ways, and listen for approaching trains. Then,
close the service door and look both directions;
If no trains are approaching, move across
the tracks (do not change gears while crossing the tracks);
After crossing, cancel the four-way hazard
lights.
When crossing multiple tracks, remember to watch for approaching
trains on all tracks.
Draw Bridges
Buses are required to stop at all draw bridges
except:
When a traffic “stop and go”
signal protects the drawbridge; or
Where an attendant or traffic officer
controls the drawbridge traffic.
Use the following procedures as you approach a drawbridge.
Slow down and look to see if a signal,
attendant, or officer controls the drawbridge traffic.
If not, stop not less than 50 feet from
the lip of the draw.
Proceed only when you are certain the
drawbridge is completely closed.
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