Railroad after stopping — Nebraska Permit Test

After stopping at a crossing, make sure all tracks are clear and that there is room for your car on the other side of the tracks.

A car that crosses into a traffic jam ends up stuck on the rails with its back end over the tracks.

Make sure there is room for your car on other side of tracks.

Watch for vehicles that must stop at railroad crossings, such as buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials.

A driver who follows a fuel truck too close rear-ends it when it stops at the tracks with no train in sight.

Watch for vehicles that must stop at railroad crossings, such as buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials.

Do not change gears when crossing railroad tracks; you might stall.

A stick-shift car that stalls while shifting on the rails can be stuck there when the train comes.

Do not shift gears when crossing railroad tracks; you might stall.

After stopping at a crossing, watch out for multiple trains or on-track equipment.

When one train passes, a second train on the next track can be hidden behind it until it is too late.

Watch out for multiple trains or on-track equipment.

After stopping at a crossing, what must you be sure of before going?

There is room for your car past the tracks. A car that crosses into a traffic jam ends up stuck on the rails with its back end over the tracks. Nebraska Driver’s Manual, p.58: “Make sure there is room for your car on other side of tracks.”