What should you do at railroad crossings?

What should you do at railroad crossings?

• A. Speed through
• B. Slow, look both ways, and stop if required; cross only when clear.
• C. Honk and proceed
• D. Stop anywhere

Answer: (B)

At railroad crossings, the key safety idea is to slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop if required, crossing only when the track is clear. Trains can come from either direction and they can be closer and faster than you expect, so you must rely on signals and look for trains before proceeding. If there are flashing lights, gates, or a stop sign, you must stop and wait until it’s safe. Don’t speed through, don’t honk and push ahead, and never stop on the tracks. Proceed only after you’re sure there’s no train coming and the crossing is clear.

At railroad crossings, the key safety idea is to slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop if required, crossing only when the track is clear. Trains can come from either direction and they can be closer and faster than you expect, so you must rely on signals and look for trains before proceeding. If there are flashing lights, gates, or a stop sign, you must stop and wait until it’s safe. Don’t speed through, don’t honk and push ahead, and never stop on the tracks. Proceed only after you’re sure there’s no train coming and the crossing is clear.