Driver safety practice for railroad crossings. Overview According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration, there are more than 9 accidents a week involving a trailer truck and a train. In fact a trailer with a low ground clearance is much more likely to become stuck on the raised tracks than a regular motor vehicle. If/when required a driver should stop no closer than 15 feet and no further than 500 feet from the rail crossing. General Safety
- Be aware of warning signs (flashing lights, gates etc)
- All drivers, regardless of vehicle type, should:
- Never stop over/on the track
- Do not […]
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