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Massachusetts Class D Learner's Permit Exam
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Everyone is already safely clear of a vehicle stalled on railroad tracks. What information helps the railroad identify the exact crossing when you call the posted emergency number?
Correct answer: The posted DOT crossing number.
Why
From a safe position, call the posted railroad Emergency Notification System number and provide the DOT crossing identifier. State that a vehicle is on the tracks and follow the dispatcher’s directions. Never delay getting people clear in order to inspect a sign, and do not return to the tracks to attempt a repair.
Verified against Massachusetts Driver’s Manual · Reporting a blocked rail crossing · p. 133
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