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Should a CDL driver shift gears while crossing railroad tracks?

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  1. No, shift before crossing
  2. Yes, shift halfway across
  3. Only in heavy trucks

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References

  1. California Commercial Driver Handbook (AAMVA model manual) www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/california-commercial-driver-handbook-pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 49 CFR 392.10 (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-392.10 Checked 2026-10-10.

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