Avoid Being Hit by a Train
In the U.S. someone is hit by a train once every two hours. These crashes are almost completely avoidable. Driving over a Coke can with a car is the same as a train hitting your car.
Highway rail deaths are almost completely preventable if these rules are followed:
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Steps
- At a railroad crossing, always assume a train is coming and be ready to yield.
- Never drive around a lowered gate or go past flashing red lights.
- Never race a train to a crossing. Even if you tie, you lose.
- Never drive onto a crossing unless there is room to get off the other side. Also, watch for a second train when you cross multiple tracks.
- Don’t walk, cycle, or ride on or near railroad tracks. In most countries, it is illegal to walk on train tracks.
- Don't play on railroad tracks or near them.
- Cross tracks only at designated crossings.
- Stay off bridges and out of tunnels.
- Finally, if your car stalls on a crossing get out immediately and call the police for help.
Warnings
- Do not become distracted while driving by using cell phone, texting, etc.
- Don't have your car's CD player or radio volume so loud that you cannot hear the sound of an approaching train.
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