What should you do at railroad crossings?

What should you do at railroad crossings?

• A. Stop whenever you see the tracks.
• B. Look left and right but roll through if no train is visible.
• C. Look both ways, listen for trains, and stop if required; never stop on tracks.
• D. Ignore signs and proceed.

Answer: (C)

At railroad crossings, you must treat the approach with caution: look both ways, listen for trains, and stop if the signals require it; never stop on the tracks. Trains can be closer or faster than they appear, and signals, bells, and gates are there to tell you when a train is nearby. If lights are flashing or gates are down, stop before the crossing and wait until the signals stop and the crossing is clear. Proceed only when you have enough space to cross without stopping on the tracks. This approach keeps you safe because it accounts for trains that may not be visible yet and ensures you don’t cross when it isn’t safe.

At railroad crossings, you must treat the approach with caution: look both ways, listen for trains, and stop if the signals require it; never stop on the tracks. Trains can be closer or faster than they appear, and signals, bells, and gates are there to tell you when a train is nearby. If lights are flashing or gates are down, stop before the crossing and wait until the signals stop and the crossing is clear. Proceed only when you have enough space to cross without stopping on the tracks. This approach keeps you safe because it accounts for trains that may not be visible yet and ensures you don’t cross when it isn’t safe.