Railroad crossing vehicles that stop — New Mexico Permit Test

Railroad crossing vehicles that stop on the New Mexico permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

School buses, passenger vehicles for hire and trucks carrying dangerous materials must stop at least 15 feet from a railroad crossing.

These vehicles carry many people or fuel that could explode, so a crash with a train would be a disaster.

School buses, taxis and other vehicles for hire that carry passengers and trucks that transport explosives, gasoline or other dangerous materials must stop at least 15 feet from a railroad crossing before proceeding.

New Mexico Driver Manual, p.6

A school bus driver must open the bus doors before crossing railroad tracks.

With the doors open the driver can hear a train coming, and kids can get out fast if needed.

Further, a school bus driver must open the doors of the school bus before crossing.

New Mexico Driver Manual, p.6

On the test

How far from a railroad crossing must a school bus stop before crossing?

At least 15 feet. These vehicles carry many people or fuel that could explode, so a crash with a train would be a disaster. New Mexico Driver Manual, p.6: “School buses, taxis and other vehicles for hire that carry passengers and trucks that transport explosives, gasoline or other dangerous materials must stop at least 15 feet from a railroad crossing before proceeding.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against New Mexico Driver Manual, published by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.