What should you do when you see a railroad crossing?
Whenever you approach a railroad crossing look in both directions, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop for approaching trains. If you cannot see for 400 feet in both directions of a railroad crossing, the speed limit is 15 miles per hour within 100 feet of it.
What do you do at the railroad?
Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean STOP! A full stop is always required. Make sure that there is no train traveling on the tracks and proceed….TRAINS:
- See a person or signal warnings that a train is coming.
- See a train coming.
- Hear the horn or bell of a train close by. (Keep your radio turned off to listen.)
What should you do when crossing over railroad tracks?
A malfunction in these warning devices could put you in danger. So, stop before you cross over railroad tracks. Stop the car and listen out of the window. Peer over the wheel to make sure the coast is clear to the left and the right. If all is calm, then you have a green light to go over the tracks.
What should you do at a grade crossing?
1. Slow Down Firstly, you should slow down when approaching a railroad grade crossing. You must look around for clues that a train is on its way. Of course, you have built-in signals at the crossing. Most tracks come with lights and perhaps a bell to let you know that you have to stop.
When to stop at a railroad crossing gate?
Many railroad-highway crossings have gates with flashing red lights and bells. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers across the road lane. Remain stopped until the gates go up and the lights have stopped flashing. Proceed when it is safe.
What are the warning signs for a railroad crossing?
2.15.2 – Warning Signs and Devices Advance Warning Signs. The round, black-on-yellow warning sign is placed ahead of a public railroad-highway crossing. The advance warning sign tells you to slow down, look and listen for the train, and be prepared to stop at the tracks if a train is coming.