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Why must you never shift gears while crossing railroad tracks?
- A.Shifting damages the crossing signals
- B.It is only a recommendation for manual passenger cars
- C.If you miss a gear or stall on the tracks, the vehicle may be trapped in the path of a train
- D.Trains can detect shifting and speed up
Correct answer
C. If you miss a gear or stall on the tracks, the vehicle may be trapped in the path of a train
Why
A missed shift or stall on the crossing leaves a heavy vehicle sitting where it cannot be moved quickly. Select a gear that will carry you fully across before you enter the tracks.
Manual topic: Safe Driving - Railroad Crossings · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-097).