Pros And Cons Of Train Crossing

When you first approach a railroad crossing, you must first slow down the speed of your vehicle and take the crossing with caution and seriousness. Even when you can’t see any lights at night, you should follow the same action. You should turn down the radio because trains sound their horn before every crossing. Always first check the lights and the gates before crossing, and if you don’t see anything, you can cautiously proceed. You should never switch gears on the train tracks, as it is a possible way to stall out and be stranded. If your car does stall out and stops in the middle of the tracks, then you should get everyone out of the car and notify the authorities immediately. If there is a train coming and you have to get out, you should get out …show more content…
You should always pay attention of vehicles that need to stop at the train tracks, and you shouldn’t ever pass a vehicle while approaching the track. If you think you can try to make it past the train before the gates close, then you should definitely not take that risk, as there is no way for you to come back. The horrific effects of a train impact on a person, was described by a conductor in the video of,”It’s your choice” that it is only a small thump, which tells us that if we got hit by a train we would have absolutely no chance of survival. It’s a scary thought that people would try to outrun the train by trying to cross the rails even while the lights flash, and the gates close. While we’re walking across the train, you shouldn’t have your music in, because it may inhibit the ability to know whether the train is coming. While riding bikes or skateboards, do not ride them on the platform as you may fall. You should never walk in between train cars because it’s trespassing, your cloths can get caught, and you could really die from the trains activating and beginning to move. There are also light rails, which are powered by overhead electrical