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Why do collisions occur at highway/railway crossings?
Statistics show that more than half of the collisions involving highway/railway
Statistics involving highway/railway crossings and
trespassers on railway property IMPOR TANT SIGNS TO ReM eM BeR
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crossings happen at crossings equipped with lights and bell with or without Annually in Canada: AdvANCe WARNING SIGN RAILWAY CROSSING MULTIPLe TRACKS SIGN
gates. A motorist who ignores the warning devices takes an unnecessary risk Collisions.............................................337 This sign indicates a highway/ SIGN (CROSSBUCK) This sign tells you that there is
Fatalities................................................89 railway crossing ahead. BE The crossbuck tells you that you are more than one set of tracks at a
with their life and that of others. Keep in mind that these actions are illegal and
Serious injuries......................................69 PREPARED TO STOP. at a highway/railway crossing. You crossing. Trains could be traveling
Operation can be subject to fines and demerit points. Ultimately, it is your responsibility must yield to oncoming trains. SLOW in any direction on any track. BE
Lifesaver’s as a driver to yield to trains at crossings. LOOK, LISTEN AND LIVE! Note: Statistics are based on a 5-year average and supplied by the DOWN, LOOK AND BE PREPARED AWARE! THERE COULD BE MORE
goal is to reduce Transportation Safety Board of Canada www.tsb.gc.ca TO STOP FOR TRAINS. THAN ONE TRAIN.
collisions at

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highway/railway
Most highway/railway crossing collisions involve drivers
Answers comedy; in real life, there is nothing funny about such a scene — it

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crossings as well
as incidents living within _____ of the location of the collision. can be deadly, because even in a tie, you lose!
resulting from the
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A. 10 km
trespassing.
B. 40 km B The advance warning sign warns you in advance of the FALSE
highway/railway crossing. You should slow down and be Do not proceed until you are sure that all tracks are clear and
C. 65 km
Come aboard the Operation Lifesaver train and take a alert as you are approaching a crossing. that all applicable automated warning devices have ceased
D. 100 km

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common sense, because failure to do so could be fatal! A freight train with 80 railcars traveling 100 km/h can C When you see the crossbuck sign, you know that you are a moving train on the same or other track.
at a railway crossing. It is your responsibility to slow down,
take _____ distance to stop.
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look, listen and yield to oncoming trains.
A. Less than 500 metres FALSE
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The Advance Warning Sign tells you: At night, some drivers overdrive their headlights. This means
A. There is a railway yard nearby
B. 1 km D The locomotive engineer is required, by law, to sound the
C. Up to 2 km train whistle when approaching most crossings. When you that you drive so fast that you cannot stop in the distance
B. To slow down, you are approaching a railway crossing illuminated by your headlights. Slow down when you see the
D. More than 2 km hear it, be prepared to stop. If a train is approaching, stop
C. There is only one railway track ahead

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at least 5 metres from the nearest rail and ensure all tracks advance warning signs and be prepared to stop.

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Some vehicles stop at all crossings. These may include: are clear before proceeding.
The crossbuck sign tells you: A. Public transit and motor coach vehicles carrying TRUE

Can you 4
A. To hurry across the tracks Before proceeding across the tracks, be sure there’s enough space
B. There is only one railway track ahead
paying passengers A If you are being careful and obeying the traffic signs, you
B. School buses should never find yourself on the tracks while the gates are for your vehicle on the other side. If it doesn’t fit, don’t commit!.
C. To slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to yield for an closing. The crossing lights start flashing before the gates
approaching train C. Hazardous material carriers
D. All of the above
come down. If you should find yourself in this situation, the 14 TRUE

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best thing to do is to keep going. Don’t fall into the trap of knowing a crossing too well. Trains don’t

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Trains sound the engine whistle at most highway/ always run at scheduled times. Extra trains may run at any time.
railway crossings as a safety warning. When you The main contributing factor of a train-vehicle collision is:
A. Weather conditions 5 B 40 km. As you might expect, familiarity with highway/railway cross-
ings breeds complacency. Many collisions occur close to home.
Remember any time is train time.
are approaching a crossing and hear an engine
whistle, you must:
B. Malfunctioning warning devices
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A. Be prepared to stop
C. Poor eyesight
D. Vehicle driver error
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up to 2 km to come to a stop. Remember, locomotives and
If your vehicle stalls on a crossing, get all the occupants out of
the vehicle and away from the track immediately. Do not run!
B. If a train is approaching, stop at least 5 metres from the
railcars are a lot heavier than the family vehicle, and it takes a Walk quickly to a point at least 30 metres away from the track.
nearest rail
C. Ensure all tracks are clear before proceeding
True or False greater distance to stop. You can stop much more quickly! This will prevent you from being struck by flying debris if the train
D. All of the above
9 It is illegal to drive around crossing gates.
7 D In some provinces, public transit and motor coach vehicles
hits the stalled vehicle.

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carrying paying passengers, school buses and hazardous WANT MORE? Check out our website for Newly
You are driving across the tracks. The crossing Never race a train to the crossing.
material carriers may stop at all crossings. So be prepared
Licensed Drivers at www.traintodrive.net
lights start flashing and the gates come down
11 It is okay for you to cross when the last car of a train clears to stop if you are following one of these types of vehicles.
while you are on the tracks. You should:
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the crossing. In the event of an emergency, or if a dangerous situation exists at a
A. Keep going D According to studies, vehicle drivers who do not exercise crossing, contact the appropriate authorities. Many railway companies
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B. Abandon the vehicle due caution at crossings are the main reason for highway/
Drivers often drive with their headlights off. This explains why many post emergency numbers prominently at crossings. If this is not
C. Stop railway crossing collisions. These drivers, who fail to obey
collisions involve a vehicle slamming into the side of a train at night. the case, please call 911 or your local emergency number. Always
D. Back up the warning signs and/or signals, take dangerous risks with
ensure that everyone in the area is safely away from the danger.
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their lives and those of others.
Avoid stopping on the tracks in a traffic jam.

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Operation Lifesaver
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Operation Lifesaver is a partnership initiative of the Railway 14 A train should be expected on any track at any time. It is not only illegal, but also dangerous to drive around gates.
99 Bank Street, Suite 1401
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6B9

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Association of Canada and Transport Canada and works in
If you stall on the tracks when a train is approaching, get away TRUE Tel.: (613) 564-8100
cooperation with the rail industry, government, police, unions
from your vehicle immediately The race for the crossing was a highlight of many an old movie www.operationlifesaver.ca
and many public organizations and community groups.

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