What should you do when you approach a railroad crossing that has no lights or warning gates?
Flashing red lights warn of an approaching train and must be treated like a stop sign. If there are no gates, drivers are required to stop and may proceed only when it is safe to do so. Remember, trains always have the right-of-way.
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Stop at least 15 feet, but not more than 50 feet, from nearest rail. Look both ways and listen carefully. Bend forward to see around mirrors and A-pillars.
Below are some safety tips everyone should keep in mind while near a train track: Red lights indicate a train is approaching from either direction. Never walk around or behind lowered gates at a crossing and do not cross the tracks until the lights have stopped flashing. Stay alert around railroad tracks.
If you are caught between adjacent lines and you are unable to reach a position of safety when trains are approaching in both directions, what must you do? Lay down in the 6 foot with arms by your side and all loose clothing tucked in.
Although clear, simple signage may be sufficient for railroad crossings in sparsely inhabited regions, high-traffic intersections today often feature active warning systems, which include electrical boom gates, flashing lights, and warning bells that are triggered when an approaching train trips a nearby track circuit.
If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must: Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed. What does it mean when a school bus is stopped on a roadway and its red lights are flashing?
A stop line may be painted on paved roads in advance of the intersection and identifies the safe place to stop, if a train is approaching. If there isn't a stop line the driver must stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the closest rail.