Which of the following describes the correct actions a school bus driver should take while approaching a railroad crossing?

AAMVA CDL Manual Section 10.4.3, pp. 10-8–10-9; 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)

A loaded school bus needs more distance and more information to stop safely than a passenger vehicle does. Slowing early, verifying the brakes work, and already knowing an escape route means the driver has options if something goes wrong in the final seconds before the crossing.