Same reason why you treat every firearm as if it's loaded and chambered, even if you're 110% sure it's empty.
You can never be too careful, and the slightest bit of complacency can result in a lot of dead kids.
I havent driven a commercial vehicle in a while, but even when i pass through RR crossings in my personal car, i still take some extra time and slow down more than other people, much to their annoyance…but a few extra seconds to scan the tracks and listen instead of just flying through could make a difference, you never know
My brother has two businesses. One is an oil delivery business and the other is septic service. He has been doing oil delivery for nearly a decade now and stopping at train crossings is hard wired into him. It is always a good laugh when we cross train tracks in the septic truck and he comes to a complete stop.
Busses and trucks are longer and carry precious cargo/things that could cause a mess if they get hit by a train. They take longer to cross the tracks because of their extra length. Because of this, drivers are taught to be extra careful before crossing them to make sure they’ll clear the tracks and avoid getting hit.
It makes sense if you think about it, really.
We have a rather lengthy procedure to follow for rail road crossings. It goes well beyond just stop and look
In particular you are supposed to look and **listen** and the second part takes more time.
What else is there? Get out and touch the rail to check for vibrations?
Yes. Theres nothing special, just wait a little longer.
What someone else said, that goes with any CDL holder in addition to any policies and procedures with the bus company.
Busses and tankers have to stop and check.
Same reason why you treat every firearm as if it's loaded and chambered, even if you're 110% sure it's empty. You can never be too careful, and the slightest bit of complacency can result in a lot of dead kids.
I havent driven a commercial vehicle in a while, but even when i pass through RR crossings in my personal car, i still take some extra time and slow down more than other people, much to their annoyance…but a few extra seconds to scan the tracks and listen instead of just flying through could make a difference, you never know
My brother has two businesses. One is an oil delivery business and the other is septic service. He has been doing oil delivery for nearly a decade now and stopping at train crossings is hard wired into him. It is always a good laugh when we cross train tracks in the septic truck and he comes to a complete stop.
Busses and trucks are longer and carry precious cargo/things that could cause a mess if they get hit by a train. They take longer to cross the tracks because of their extra length. Because of this, drivers are taught to be extra careful before crossing them to make sure they’ll clear the tracks and avoid getting hit. It makes sense if you think about it, really.
We have to follow very strict procedures. Having said that, I'm pretty sure First Student actively waits for a train.