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Passing target: 8 correct signs and 24 correct rules (TLA practice targets)
School Zones, Railways & Work AreasStandalone practice
Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks while a train approaches or the crossing warnings activate. What should you do first?
Correct answer: Get everyone out and far from the tracks, then call 911.
Why
Get everyone out immediately and move well away from the tracks, then call 911. Do not spend escape time trying to restart or push the vehicle when a train is approaching or warnings are active. Follow emergency instructions from a safe place.
Verified against What Every Driver Must Know · Stalled on railroad tracks · p. 50, 51
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