If you approach a railroad track where the gate has come down or lights are flashing?

You are illegally trespassing. You can be arrested. Usually when you wonder onto a railroad track you started at a railroad crossing and those have lights and gates that are powered by electricity.

1. What do you do when you come to a railroad crossing?
2. When approaching a railroad crossing you must see the least <UNK> feet down the tracks in each direction before crossing?
3. How should a driver approach a railroad crossing?
4. Should you always stop at railroad crossing?
5. How do you know if a train is coming?
6. Why do cars stall on railroad tracks?
7. What should you do if your car stalls on railroad tracks quizlet?
8. Why do trucks stall at railroad crossings?
9. When approaching a railroad crossing you must stop at least <UNK> and no farther than <UNK> From railroad track?
10. When approaching a railroad crossing you must stop at least?
11. When you approach a railroad crossing that a train is approaching you must stop your vehicle how many feet from the nearest rail?
12. When approaching a railroad crossing with no signal lights or crossing gates you should?
13. When approaching a railroad crossing without mechanical gates or lights you should?
14. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates you should?

What do you do when you come to a railroad crossing?

Explanation When you see any signs indicating a nearby railroad crossing, you should slow down, look for a train, and be ready to stop. If the red warning lights are flashing or the gate is down, you must stop 15 to 50 feet before the railroad tracks.

When approaching a railroad crossing you must see the least <UNK> feet down the tracks in each direction before crossing?

Before you pull onto the track, make sure there is enough room on the other side for the back of your vehicle (and any overhanging cargo) to be at least 6 feet beyond the furthest rail. Look again. Before you move, look again in both directions. Cross tracks with care.

How should a driver approach a railroad crossing?

Whenever you approach a railroad crossing look in both directions, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop for approaching trains. If you cannot see for 400 feet in both directions of a railroad crossing, the speed limit is 15 miles per hour within 100 feet of it.

Should you always stop at railroad crossing?

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks. The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic. You are transporting two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

How do you know if a train is coming?

If a signal is lit up and shows all red lights, it is possible that there is a train approaching from “behind” the signal as shown in the photo above. If a signal is lit and shows a green light at the top, that means it is cleared for a train to approach from the lit/facing side, so a train may be coming.

Why do cars stall on railroad tracks?

Cars very rarely get stuck on railroad grade crossings. Railroads work extremely hard to make sure that doesn't happen. A more typical reason for a stall is the fact that people slow down to cross the grades, and some poorly tuned engines are more likely to stall when going slow over a bumpy path.

What should you do if your car stalls on railroad tracks quizlet?

Brake immediately to avoid tire damage. Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and cannot be restarted immediately. What should you do next? Get any passengers out of the vehicle and away from the tracks if there is a train coming.

Why do trucks stall at railroad crossings?

Some of the most common causes of railroad crossing truck collisions include: Failure to avoid crossings. ... When crossing is necessary, operators should stop between 15 and 50 feet from the tracks. Failure to observe warning signs.

When approaching a railroad crossing you must stop at least <UNK> and no farther than <UNK> From railroad track?

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. A passive crossing is one that does not have flashing lights or automatic gates.

When approaching a railroad crossing you must stop at least?

Explanation Any driver or pedestrian approaching a railroad crossing must stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of the railroad when warning lights are flashing, crossing gates are lowered, or drivers are otherwise instructed to stop.

When you approach a railroad crossing that a train is approaching you must stop your vehicle how many feet from the nearest rail?

Never pass a car that is going your direction at a railroad crossing. Do not park closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing unless signs indicate that you may or it is allowed by local law. When you stop at a crossing, you must be between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail.

When approaching a railroad crossing with no signal lights or crossing gates you should?

Explanation Always be prepared to yield to any oncoming trains before crossing railroad tracks, particularly if there are no lights or gates controlling the crossing. Never start to cross the tracks until there is room for your entire vehicle on the other side of the tracks.

When approaching a railroad crossing without mechanical gates or lights you should?

What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing without mechanical gates or lights? You must yield, slow down, be prepared to stop, check if the tracks are completely cleared, and go on.

When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates you should?

Explanation If a railroad crossing has no warning devices or only a crossbuck sign, you should slow down, look in both directions of the track, and listen for a train or railroad equipment. Only proceed with caution across the tracks when it is safe to do so.