2024 Facts for Drivers PDF

into a roadside ditch could flow into a stream, lake or river. As such, these spills are reportable. Remember, too, that in some states all spills are considered to have potential access to a waterway. Which interstate vehicles must stop at railroad grade crossings? The following interstate vehicle...

into a roadside ditch could flow into a stream, lake or river. As such, these spills are reportable. Remember, too, that in some states all spills are considered to have potential access to a waterway. Which interstate vehicles must stop at railroad grade crossings? The following interstate vehicles must stop at a railroad grade crossing: 1. Buses transporting passengers Vehicles transporting any quantity of chlorine al i Vehicles marked or placarded for the transportation of HM A cargo tank vehicle, loaded or empty, used for the trans- portation of HM, or for any liquid having a flashpoint of less than 200°F 5. Cargo tank vehicles transporting any commodity which was loaded at a temperature in excess of its flashpoint 6. Cargo tank vehicles, loaded or empty, transporting an HM under the terms of a “special permit” (formerly “exemp- tion”) granted by PHMSA According to the FMCSRs, within what distance from a railroad grade crossing must a driver stop (if the vehicle is one of those required to stop)? ‘The vehicle must be brought to a full stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of such railroad grade crossing. What ts the penalty for disregarding grade crossing safety rules? In addition to any other penalties under traffic laws, the driver will be disqualified from operating a CMV for 60 days for a first conviction. What are the “Do's and Don'ts” that will help prevent gas poisoning? To help prevent gas poisoning, one should: 1. Not knowingly breathe gas, even for a short time 2. Protect oneself with a mask 3. Know that a handkerchief is not a gas mask 4. Not turn a motor vehicle engine on in a closed garage lll