Trains can take over a mile to stop, so never try to race a train to a crossing or drive around lowered crossing gates. More than half of all train-vehicle collisions occur at crossings with active warning signals, because some drivers incorrectly think they can beat the train or the signals are malfunctioning. When approaching a railroad crossing, always expect a train, slow down and be prepared to stop, and only cross the tracks if you have enough room to clear the entire crossing without…
