Railroad Safety and Awareness

The video discusses the critical role of railroads in U.S. goods transport, highlighting the extensive rail network. It addresses safety concerns, noting over 2000 annual train-vehicle collisions, often due to driver inattentiveness. The video emphasizes the importance of safety at train crossings, detailing the differences between controlled and uncontrolled crossings. It warns of the dangers of passive crossings and outlines proper procedures for crossing safely, including recognizing warning signs and understanding the actions to take when approaching a railroad crossing.

What is one of the critical industries supported by the U.S. rail network?

• Tourism

• Textile

• Energy

• Automobile

What is the primary cause of collisions between motor vehicles and trains?

• Mechanical failure

• Weather conditions

• Train speed

• Driver inattentiveness

How much can a 100-car freight train weigh?

• 6,000 tons

• 9,000 tons

• 3,000 tons

• 1,000 tons

What is a characteristic of passive railroad crossings?

• They are only in rural areas

• They lack active warnings

• They are always manned

• They have lights and gates

What should you do if you see a train coming at a crossing?

• Honk your horn

• Reverse your vehicle

• Speed up to cross quickly

• Stop and wait for the train to pass

What is the recommended action if the railroad red signals are active?

• Proceed with caution

• Call the railroad company

• Stop about 15 feet from the tracks

• Ignore and cross quickly

What should you do when following a bus or truck with hazardous materials at a railroad crossing?

• Honk to alert the driver

• Overtake the vehicle

• Maintain a high speed

• Expect it to stop or slow down

What does a round yellow warning sign with an X symbol indicate?

• A pedestrian crossing

• A railroad crossing ahead

• A school zone

• A construction site

What is the purpose of a crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing?

• To indicate a pedestrian path

• To signal a stop for all vehicles

• To mark the location of the crossing

• To show the speed limit

What is the correct action if a crossing gate is lowered?

• Reverse and find another route

• Honk to alert the train

• Wait until the gate raises

• Drive around the gate