While approaching and stopping at a railroad crossing, where should the school bus driver position the vehicle, if possible?
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Regulation
AAMVA CDL Manual Section 10.4.3, p. 10-9; 49 CFR 383.123(a)(2)(iii) (general knowledge-test topic only); 49 CFR Part 380, Appendix D, Unit D1.6 (Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings)
Why This Matters
Positioning to the right while slowing and stopping leaves room for other traffic to see and react to the bus, and keeps the bus in a predictable, recommended position during one of the highest-risk maneuvers a school bus driver performs.