What would be the first warning of a level crossing?

On the level The first step is to learn the light sequences. Many level crossings have amber and red warning lights. Unless your vehicle has actually crossed the stop line, you should stop when you see the steady amber lights come on. The amber lights will then change to red flashing lights.



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Approaching trains activate a routine where, before the road lights and barriers are activated, all traffic signal phases go to red, except for the signal immediately after the crossing, which turns green (or flashing yellow) to allow traffic on the tracks to clear (in some cases, there are auxiliary traffic signals ...

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A level crossing (also called a grade crossing, a railway crossing, or a railroad crossing) is a place where a railway line and a road meet each other on the same level. This means that the grades (the road and the track) are not separated by using a bridge or a tunnel.

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If the lights begin to flash or the bells begin to ring, STOP! A train is coming. You must yield to the train and remain stopped until the lights have stopped flashing and the gates have lifted.

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It is illegal and dangerous to go around lowered gates or to cross while the lights are still flashing. Some grade crossings do not have gates or flashing lights. When approaching unmarked, or passive, grade crossings, slow down and be prepared to stop. Before you cross, be sure that a train is not coming.

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Railroad Crossing Signals Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates and/or a bell at a railroad crossing indicate that you must stop, at least 15 feet (5 m) from the tracks.

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Explanation: If your vehicle breaks down on a level crossing, your first priority is to get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing. Then use the railway telephone, if there is one, to tell the signal operator.

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The term level crossing (also called a railroad crossing, a road through railroad, railway crossing, train crossing or grade crossing) is a crossing on one level (at-grade intersection) - without recourse to a bridge or tunnel - of a railway line by a road, path, or another railroad.

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