Railroad crossings can be very dangerous. They are also a very important part of today’s society. Railroad crossings will only be dangerous if you make them. If you get hit by a train the odds that you will live is not very good. To be safe around a train you only have to follow a few steps. Take out your headphones. “A $0.99 song is not worth your life” (UTAride). Next, slow down when you come to a railroad crossing and look both ways! If you are on a “shared lane” road with a train, make sure the light isn’t flashing yellow. If it is, don’t get into that lane (UTAride). Never drive through a crossing gate/barrier, it’s there for a reason. If you have your car radio on, turn it down. Also, make sure that if you park close to a railroad, you park at least 50 feet away from the …show more content…
The train might look like it is going slow, like an optical illusion, but in reality it is going at least 55 miles per hour (“It Is Your Choice”). If your car stalls, get out and call either 911 or a D.O.T. number. You should be especially cautious at night. It could be a possibility that the train’s lights are malfunctioning and you might not be able to see them. In this case, listen and see if you can hear a train before crossing over the tracks. Another type of railroad is called a light rail. You see these kind of tracks in places like Salt Lake City. They are also referred to as “Trax Trains.” Each car of these trains are about 88 feet long and weighs more than 88,000 pounds. They are also a lot quieter than regular trains William Forman Railroad Crossing and accelerate very quickly. The can go 55 miles per hour in 19 seconds. They will operate 25 miles per hour in busy streets. So as you can see, trains can be very dangerous. They have the right-of-way so if you’re in their way, it becomes your fault. It really is your choice of how you’re going to act around trains. Its important to know the laws and rules of the road to ensure your safety and avoid serious injury or