why do buses always stop in front of train tracks and open their doors when crossing the tracks?

Answer 1

its the law they are required to do this the doors are open because incase the bus would stall going across the tracks it would allow a exit to be open for excape

Answer 2

In many states, bus drivers are required by law to come to a stop before crossing the tracks and open the doors to make sure nothing is coming. The bus doors block their view.

It is much harder to stop a bus suddenly than a car or truck and you don't want to be stuck on the tracks with a busload of school children.

Answer 3

School buses are required by law to stop before the tracks and open their door to look and to listen for oncoming trains. Most bus drivers will also ask the children on the bus to be quiet when they stop at a railroad crossing so they can listen for the trains.

Answer 4

Buses are required to stop at all crossings for safety's sake. Opening the door allows them to see down the tracks better.

Answer 5

not just the law if the bus some how stops over the tracks people can exit the bus where as if the doors are closed and the engine stops the doors cant open and you get the picture

Answer 6

Its the law also if traffic backs up you sure don't want have a bus
trapped on the tracks,, do we?
if they stop before the tracks they wont end up on the 6 o clock
news or in the morgue

Answer 7

STOP, LOOK, LISTEN....It is the requirement for buses! It is supposed to make them more aware.

Answer 8

It's the law.

Answer 9

They are REQUIRED to by law.