Never do that. Because it is dangerous and there is a high risk that you vehicle will get hit by the train.
Both
When within 100 feet (about five car lengths) of or crossing an intersection or railroad crossing.
You should stop at a railroad crossing with mechanical gates and lights whenever the lights begin flashing. Do not attempt to cross while the gate is being closed.
The truck will stop at the crossing.
When approaching a railroad crossing, you should never drive on the left-hand side of the road when you are within ______ feet of the crossing.A. 100B. 150C. 200D. 250
15 feet
any amount
look for the train coming.
You should never pass a car when you are approaching a hill, a curve, an intersection, a railroad crossing or when other traffic approaching is close enough to present a hazard. Also you should know that it is illegal to drive over the posted speed limit when you are passing.
when can you cross a railroad track
Stop at the stop lines for the railroad tracks or if there aren't any there stop 15 - 20 feet away from the gates.
the difference is that you have to wait to cross a pelican crossing, but a school crossing, someone just stands in the middle of the road and stops cars and lets you cross quicker. Pelican crossing: traffic lights for pedestrians and vehicles; button-operated. http://stretsmartsigns.com