Railroad Crossing Safety Guidelines

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of railroad safety, highlighting the need to recognize warning signs and understand the procedures for stopping at railroad crossings. It explains the significant stopping distance required for trains and provides guidelines for safely crossing tracks. The video also covers emergency procedures if a vehicle stalls on the tracks and concludes with safety reminders.

What is the primary action to take when you see a warning sign at a railroad crossing?

• Turn up the radio

• Speed up to cross quickly

• Ignore the sign

• Pay attention and prepare to stop

What should you do when you see a crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing?

• Speed through the crossing

• Stop immediately

• Yield to any approaching train

• Ignore the sign

Where should you stop if there is no white line at a railroad crossing?

• 15 feet from the nearest rail

• Anywhere you feel comfortable

• 50 feet from the nearest rail

• Directly on the tracks

How far does it take for a train traveling at 55 mph to stop?

• A quarter mile

• 2 miles

• Half a mile

• 1 mile

What should you ensure before crossing the tracks?

• There is enough room on the other side

• The train is at least a mile away

• The crossing lights are off

• The gates are up

What is a potential danger when one train passes at a crossing?

• The train might reverse

• Another train might be approaching on a different track

• The crossing gates might malfunction

• The train might stop suddenly

What should you do if your vehicle stalls on the tracks?

• Try to push the vehicle off the tracks

• Leave the vehicle immediately and call the emergency number

• Wait for the train to pass

• Stay in the vehicle and call for help

If a train is approaching and your vehicle is stalled, what is the safest direction to move?

• Back towards your vehicle

• Parallel to the tracks

• Away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle

• Towards the train

Why is it important to look and listen at railroad crossings?

• Trains are always visible

• Trains are slow-moving

• Trains can be very quiet

• Trains always honk their horns

What is the key takeaway when approaching a railroad crossing?

• Cross only if the gates are up

• Slow down and prepare to stop

• Speed up to cross quickly

• Ignore the signs if no train is visible