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Be prepared to stop at a highway/railway crossing. |
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Look for the crossbuck symbol of a highway/railway crossing. Some more-travelled highway/railway crossings have lights and bells or gates. |
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Listen for warning bells and whistles. Turn off, or turn down, distracting fans, heaters and radios. Ask the passengers to be quiet until the crossing is safely crossed. Opening the window helps you hear. |
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Obey the signals. Never attempt to drive under a gate as it is closing, or around a closed gate. If the gate begins to close while you're underneath, keep moving ahead until you clear the crossing. |
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If a police officer or a member of the train crew is directing traffic at the crossing, obey their directions.
Remember, however, that you are not relieved of the responsibility to ensure your personal safety and you must confirm that it is safe to cross the tracks by looking and listening for the approach of a train. |
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If one train passes, make sure that a second train isn't approaching on another track. They can, and they do! |
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Cross the tracks in low gear. Do not attempt to change gears while crossing. |
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If your vehicle stalls on the tracks,
get out quickly. Move towards the train and away from the tracks to avoid being hit by debris, because your vehicle will be swept forward by the momentum of the train. |
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If your view is obstructed for 300 metres in either direction, do not attempt to cross the track until you are certain that no train is approaching. Be especially careful driving during bad weather. |
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Walking or playing on train tracks is dangerous,and illegal. The only safe way to cross railway tracks is to use designated crossings, and to obey all signs and signals. Be smart. Be safe. Stay alive! |
