How should you approach railroad crossings without signals?

How should you approach railroad crossings without signals?

• A. Speed up to cross quickly.
• B. Stop and wait for a train to pass.
• C. Slow down, look both ways, and proceed only when it is safe.
• D. Ignore the crossing and keep going.

Answer: (C)

When crossing railroad tracks without signals, you must treat it as a potential hazard and cross only when it’s safe. Slow down as you approach, scan the tracks in both directions, and listen for any train sounds. Trains can come from either side and may be quiet or take a long distance to stop, so you can’t rely on the absence of lights. You should proceed only when you’ve confirmed there’s no train approaching and you have enough room to clear the tracks. If you see or hear a train, or if you’re not sure it’s safe to cross, stop at a safe distance and wait until the tracks are clear. Avoid speeding up to beat a train, and never ignore the crossing.

When crossing railroad tracks without signals, you must treat it as a potential hazard and cross only when it’s safe. Slow down as you approach, scan the tracks in both directions, and listen for any train sounds. Trains can come from either side and may be quiet or take a long distance to stop, so you can’t rely on the absence of lights. You should proceed only when you’ve confirmed there’s no train approaching and you have enough room to clear the tracks.

If you see or hear a train, or if you’re not sure it’s safe to cross, stop at a safe distance and wait until the tracks are clear. Avoid speeding up to beat a train, and never ignore the crossing.