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At a railroad crossing where you are required to stop, you must stop between:
- A.5 and 10 feet from the tracks
- B.15 and 50 feet from the tracks
- C.50 and 100 feet from the tracks
- D.Exactly on the first rail
Correct answer
B. 15 and 50 feet from the tracks
Why
When a stop is required at a railroad crossing, stop 15 to 50 feet from the tracks. This keeps your vehicle clear of a passing train while close enough to see in both directions.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Railroad Crossings · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-199).