Which of the following describes the correct procedure for a Class 2 driver when approaching a railway crossing in a bus carrying passengers?

Question: Which of the following describes the correct procedure for a Class 2 driver when approaching a railway crossing in a bus carrying passengers?

Answer options: ✅ Stop at least 5 metres but no more than 15 metres from the nearest rail, open passenger doors, listen, and look in both directions before proceeding.

• Slow down, look in both directions, and proceed cautiously without stopping if no train is visible.
• Stop only if a train is clearly audible or visible, then proceed once it has passed.
• Stop parallel to the tracks, activate hazard lights, and wait for a signal from the railway authority.

Correct answer: Stop at least 5 metres but no more than 15 metres from the nearest rail, open passenger doors, listen, and look in both directions before proceeding.

Explanation: Drivers of buses carrying passengers must stop at railway crossings. The requirement is to stop between 5 and 15 metres from the nearest rail, open passenger doors (if applicable, for better visibility and hearing), listen, and look in both directions before crossing, as per provincial regulations for commercial vehicles.