36. What do you if your gas pedal get stuck?

• Put your car into neutral or push in the clutch
• Pull off the road and turn off the engine

37. What must you not do with your steering wheel locking device while your car is in motion?

•  It is dangerous to turn your vehicle’s ignition to the lock position while it is in motion. 
• If this happens and you try to turn the steering wheel, it will lock and you will lose control of the vehicle.

38. What do you do when an oncoming vehicle start coming toward you in your lane?

• Honk your horn or blink your lights, the other driver may be asleep
• Swerve to the right if possible
• Avoid swerving into the oncoming lane nor traffic

39. What should you do in the event of sudden distraction, like a bee sting, spilling hot coffee on your body?

• Do not panic
• Pull over to the side of the road immediately and then take care of the problem

40. What is the new law about distracted driving in Utah?

• A new law effective May 12, 2009, prohibits the use of a handheld wireless communication device for text messaging or electronic mail communication while operating a moving motor vehicle on a highway in Utah.

41. If you need help on Highway what must you do to inform other road users that you need help?

• Pull to the side of the road
• Turn on your emergency flashers
• Raise your hood
• Tie something white or orange on the antenna or left door handle

42. What is the safest way to cross a railroad?

• Always slow down when you come to a railroad crossing
• Never pass a car that is going your direction at a  railroad crossing
• Do not park closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing
• When you stop at a crossing, you must be between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail
• Train sound their horns as they approach a crossing; therefore, turning down the car radio is a good safety measure.
• Every railroad crossing should be taken seriously
• At night, do not assume that a train is not coming just because you do not see any light.  Slow down or stop and look before crossing the tracks
• If lights are flashing, you must come to a complete stop.
• You may not drive through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while they are down or being opened or closed

43. What are railroad signs meant to do?

• Tell you to slow down
• Look, listen, and be prepared to stop at the crossing ahead

44. What do the railroad pavement markings "X" and the letter "RR" represent?

• These markings warn you to be aware of the crossing ahead
• To pay particular attention to the possible approach of a train

45. What is the railroad cross buck sign represent?

• A sign below the cross buck indicates the number of tracks
• Be prepared to stop at the tracks if a train is coming

46. What are flashing lights at railroad crossing for?

• Flashing lights and bells are used to warn drivers that a train is coming
• Always stop when lights begin to flash or bells begin to ring
• If there are more than one set of tracks, make sure all tracks are clear before starting to cross

47. What are the railroad crossing gates for?

• Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gates begin to lower across your lane of traffic
• Remain stopped until the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing
• Do not drive around the gates

48. What must a school bus driver do at a railroad crossing?

• School bus drivers are required to stop at all railroad crossings.
• The driver must check both directions and listen for approaching trains
• Proceed only when it is clearly safe to do so, and
• Never shift gear on the crossing

49. What must a truck carrying hazardous material do at a railroad crossings?

• Truck drivers are required to stop at all railroad crossings
• Drivers should make a safe, gradual stop to minimize the possibility of causing a crash
• Do not shift gears when crossing the tracks.

50. List safety tips when using a railroad crossing?

• Expect a train on any track at any time
• Don’t get trapped on a railroad crossing
• Get out of your vehicle if it stalls
• Watch out for second trains
• Never drive around gates
• Never race a train
• Watch for vehicles that must stop at railroad crossing
• Don’t misjudge the speed and distance of the train
• At night be especially alert at railroad crossings
• Be especially careful and reduce speed for obstructions

51. How fast can a Light Rail accelerates?

• A light rail car can accelerate to 55 miles per hour in just 19 seconds
• Most light rail trains will operate at 55 miles per hour within the railroad corridor
• Trains operate at 25 miles per hour on the streets in Salt Lake City
• Once the flashing lights and crossing arms are activated at grade crossing, the trains will pass through intersections in just a matter of seconds.

52. How long does the crossing arms remain down after the light rail passes?

Answer:  30 to 40 seconds

53. How much does one light rail car weigh?

Answer: 88,000 lbs

54. How long is a light rail car

Answer: 80 ft

 

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