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Upon approaching a railroad crossing with the gates lowered you must stop no less than how many feet from the tracks?
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∙ 11y ago
not less than 15 feet
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If you are approaching a railroad crossing and a train is coming how many feet away from the tracks should you stop?
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The speed limit approaching a railroad crossing is 15 mph when?
you come 100 feet of a rail road crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions.
What is the first warning signal of an approaching train on a level crossing?
The train whistle or the red warning lights flashing is the first warning signal of an approaching train on a level crossing. At many railroad crossings, the stop arm would be blocking access to crossing the tracks.
What are dangers of crossing railroad tracks on dirt roads?
The dangers of crossing railroad tracks on dirt roads include:No crossing arm to block drivers from crossingNo warning lights to warn of an oncoming trainFast moving express trains in rural areasBlind curves on tracks approaching the roadBlind curves on the dirt road when approaching the tracksDifficulty hearing an approaching train if your vehicle's windows are rolled upDifficulty going over unpaved road across bumpy tracksPossible low maintenance of the track bedDrivers wanting to beat the train's crossingA conductor's inability to stop a train weighing many tons to avoid striking a vehicle on the tracks
Do not stop on railroad tracks or within feet of the crossing?
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How can you determine how Many tracks are at a railroad crossing?
The track indicator
Do not stop on railroad tracks or within how many feet of the crossing?
You must stop within 50 feet but no closer than 15 feet of the railroad crossing. Never stop on railroad tracks or go when the gate is down.
What does railroad crossing mean?
A railroad crossing is where the railway tracks cross over a road. It is where a driver of a vehicle must take heed of warning lights that a train is approaching, and the driver must wait until it is safe to proceed over the crossing. In Britain, all railway crossings are either gated or have a barrier, both being automated.
Is it illegal to walk on the side of railroad tracks?
Yes it is illegal and also dangerous to walk along the side of railroad tracks. Many people walking to close to the tracks have been hit and killed by oncoming trains. Further it is considered trespassing to walk anywhere on the railroad right of way outside of crossing the tracks at an established grade crossing.
Do railroad tracks present any problems for motorcyclists?
Railroad tracks can cause problems for motorcycles. In some situations if a motorcycle is ridden on the tracks at a crossing it can cause an accident. Motorcycles should cross railroad tracks as perpendicular to the rails as possible to avoid problems.
How do you make asentence with rapidly?
As we were walking along the railroad tracks, we noticed the train approaching rapidly.
No vehicle shall pass when approaching within 100 feet of any?
Railroad tracks, tunnels, or intersections.
