Sharing the roadQuestion 201 of 215

About how far does a train need to stop?

  1. About 200 metres
  2. About two kilometres
  3. About 500 metres
  4. About 50 metres
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Correct answer: About two kilometres

Most trains need about 2 kilometres to stop. Never try to beat a train.

Source: Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Yukon, © 2022), Chapter 6, Sharing the road, Trains, page 94

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026