Lack of English blamed for train-truck wreck in North Carolina

thanks, jcash1, for the web site url.
dmla

 

You're absolutely right, Ducks. I've encountered in my travels a number of RR Crossings that can be extremely dangerous for nearly 80' of tractor and trailer. Sometimes there is a traffic signal with only maybe 100' or so from the crossing bar. I remember a CRST driver that was caught on video with about 10' or so hanging over the tracks...he was blocked by a few cars in front stopped at a red light. Then suddenly the crossing bar came down, the train horn sounded, and a split second later the tandem tires were ripped from the trailer. The tractor lurched forward and crushed the cars stopped at the red light.

 

Thanks for the info DMLA; I was aware of Part 391. To be more specific, I was inquiring as to who/what determines if someone is speaking & reading English "well enough". Is this something that is entirely subjective? Is there (or should there be) a written/verbal test?

 

Nope, no written/verbal test. The DMV test is given in multitudes of languages. Just convince the harried/disinterested DMV worker that you are safe.