What is the safe driving practice when approaching a railroad crossing?

What is the safe driving practice when approaching a railroad crossing?

• A. Increase speed to cross before train arrives
• B. Stop only if the train is very close
• C. Slow down, look both directions, listen for signals, and stop if required by signals or barriers
• D. Ignore signals and cross when you think it's clear

Answer: (C)

Approaching a railroad crossing, the safest move is to slow down, look both directions for any oncoming trains, listen for warning signals, and stop if the crossing devices or barriers require it. Trains can come from either direction on any track, and they can be much closer or faster than they appear, leaving little time to react. Obeying the signals and gates gives you a clear rule to follow and helps prevent dangerous situations. Pushing to beat a train by speeding up is reckless, stopping only when a train is very close ignores warning devices, and crossing after ignoring signals is deadly. If there are no active signals, proceed with caution only when you can be sure there is no train approaching and you have enough room to cross safely.

Approaching a railroad crossing, the safest move is to slow down, look both directions for any oncoming trains, listen for warning signals, and stop if the crossing devices or barriers require it. Trains can come from either direction on any track, and they can be much closer or faster than they appear, leaving little time to react. Obeying the signals and gates gives you a clear rule to follow and helps prevent dangerous situations. Pushing to beat a train by speeding up is reckless, stopping only when a train is very close ignores warning devices, and crossing after ignoring signals is deadly. If there are no active signals, proceed with caution only when you can be sure there is no train approaching and you have enough room to cross safely.