ACROSS THE TRACKS DRIVER

Stop gradually to avoid being rear-ended. Never change gears while crossing, so the bus won't stall on the tracks.ДЇederal regulations and the laws of most states require trucks carrying hazardous materials to stop at all highway-rail grade crossings. Before crossing be sure there is enough space to clear the tracks on the other side if a stop becomes necessary.

ACROSS THE TRACKS DRIVER

The driver must open the service door and the window, turn off the fan and radio, signal for silence, look and listen for trains approaching from either direction, and cross only when it is safe to do so. In Minnesota, school buses and commercial buses are required to stop at every highway-rail grade crossing. Always cross the tracks at as close to a 90 degree angle as possible to avoid getting wheels caught in the tracks.

Be alert to the possibility of a rough crossing. Motorcyclists should approach all highway-rail intersections very slowly. The railroad emergency number should be called first if it is available so dispatchers can take action. When you're at a safe distance from the crossing, call the railroad emergency number if posted at the crossing, or 9-1-1. If you run the same direction the train is going, you could be injured by flying debris when the train hits your car. If a train is coming, move in its direction as you move away from the tracks. If your car stalls or is trapped on the tracks, get everyone out right away, even if you don't see a train coming. If there are no gates or flashing lights, wait long enough after the train passes to get a clear view in each direction before starting across the tracks. If lights are flashing at a crossing without gates, you must stop. When the gates go up and the lights have stopped flashing, you can go. It's against the law to go around lowered gates. The flashing lights mean a train is coming. When the lights begin to flash, you must stop. Many crossings have gates with flashing red lights and bells. Wait to be sure another train isn't coming from the other direction on another track it might be hidden by the first train. If there is more than one track, don't try to cross right away after a train passes. When you approach a rail crossing, look beneath the crossbuck sign to see if there's a sign telling you there is more than one track. TRAIN AND TRACK SAFETY: GETTING ACROSS THE TRACKS

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