Railroad Jumping: The Benefits Of Railroad Crossing

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Railroad crossings can be really scary and if you don't use them properly then the odds of you surviving are not very good. There are some steps that will make railroad crossings a lot safer for you and your passengers. The first step to being safe at railroad crossings as it states in the Utah Driver's Handbook “always slow down when you are approaching a railroad crossing and be prepared to stop and pay attention to our surroundings. Another rule to follow is to never pass a car traveling in your lane of traffic while near a railroad crossing. Another rule is never park any closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing unless signs say you can or local law prohibits it. When you approach a crossing it is a good idea to turn down your radio and listen for a train horn …show more content…
All of these helpful tips were found on the canvas study guide for this unit. Public railroad crossings have been marked with warning devices for your safety by highway departments and the railroad companies. Learn what the warning devices are and watch for them. Some railroads have advanced warning signs that warn you of the crossing before you reach …show more content…
At railroad crossings there are pavement markings and the most common signs are “X” and “RR” These markings warn you to be aware of the crossing ahead. Whenever you are approaching a railroad crossing you need to look for flashing lights these are used to warn you about the crossing ahead and are used to tell you when to stop. Another warning feature that also tells you when to stop is a gate which will come up and back down when it's safe to cross and when it's not. Never drive around a gate that is down because there may be a train on the way what you
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