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| At many highway-rail grade crossings the cross buck sign has what? |
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Definition
| flashing red lights and bells |
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| when cross buck signs begin to flash what does it mean and what do you do? |
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Definition
A train is approaching. you are required yield the right of way to a train
-Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gates lower across the road lane. Remain stopped until the gates go up and the lights have stopped. Proceed when it is safe |
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Term
| What is three things you NEVER do at train crossings? |
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Definition
-Try to race the train.
-expect to hear the train
-rely on soley on signals |
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Term
a full stop is required at grade crossing whenever:
(2) |
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Definition
-such a stop is required by law
-the nature of the cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal regulations |
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Term
when stopping be sure to
(3) |
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Definition
-check for traffic behind you while stopping gradually
-use a pullout lane if available
-turn on your way emergency flashers |
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