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CDL Passenger (P) Endorsement Test

Railroad crossings and drawbridges: practice questions

Our CDL Passenger bank has 15 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

If your bus has a manual transmission, what must you never do while crossing the tracks?

  1. Hold the wheel with both hands
  2. Use the headlights
  3. Look both ways
  4. Change gears
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D. Change gears — If your bus has a manual transmission, never change gears while crossing the tracks (CDL Manual 4.3.5; 49 CFR 392.10(a))

Question 2

A train has just passed the crossing. What must you check before you cross?

  1. That the train's last car has a red flag
  2. That no other train is coming the other way on other tracks
  3. Nothing more; it is safe
  4. That the gates have been fully up for at least 10 seconds
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B. That no other train is coming the other way on other tracks — Before crossing after a train has passed, make sure there isn't another train coming in the other direction on other tracks (CDL Manual 4.3.5)

Question 3

Which federal passenger-test topic covers drawbridges?

  1. Loading and unloading cargo tanks
  2. Proper procedures at railroad crossings and drawbridges
  3. Coupling doubles
  4. Placarding vehicles
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B. Proper procedures at railroad crossings and drawbridges — 49 CFR 383.117(a)(4): proper procedures at railroad-highway grade crossings and drawbridges

Question 4

When may a bus cross railroad tracks without stopping, after slowing and checking?

  1. When a police officer or flagger directs traffic
  2. When the bus is behind schedule
  3. When the driver knows the train timetable for that line
  4. When no train is in sight
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A. When a police officer or flagger directs traffic — You do not have to stop where a police officer or flagger is directing traffic (CDL Manual 4.3.5; 49 CFR 392.10(b)(2))

Question 5

How far before the draw of a bridge must you stop?

  1. At least 15 feet
  2. At least 50 feet
  3. At least 100 feet
  4. At least 500 feet
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B. At least 50 feet — Stop at least 50 feet before the draw of the bridge (CDL Manual 4.3.6)

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