Approximately how far before a railroad crossing should a school bus driver activate the hazard warning lights?
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Not quite.
Incorrect. 50 feet does not give following traffic enough advance notice that the bus is slowing and preparing to stop.
The correct answer is B: 200 feet.
AAMVA CDL Manual
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Correct!
Correct. Per AAMVA CDL Manual Section 10.4.3 (Recommended Procedures, p. 10-8), hazard lights should be activated approximately 200 feet before the crossing to make the driver's intentions known to traffic.
AAMVA CDL Manual
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Not quite.
Incorrect. 500 feet is farther than the manual specifies and could be activated too early relative to the actual approach.
The correct answer is B: 200 feet.
AAMVA CDL Manual
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Not quite.
Incorrect. 1,000 feet is well beyond the distance given in the manual for this warning.