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5SECTION : STREET STRATEGIES
TO REPORT STALLED An Emergency Notification Sign (ENS), posted
VEHICLE ON TRACKS OR at or near a highway-rail grade crossing, lists a
telephone number along with the crossing’s US
OTHER EMERGENCY DOT number and is used to notify the railroad
CALL 1-800-555-5555 of an emergency or warning device malfunction.
AND REFER TO
CROSSING #123-1234
ON CHERRY STREET
on or near the crossing signal or your local cross the tracks quickly, without stopping.
law enforcement agency. Remember, it isn’t safe to stop closer than 15
• Do not get trapped on the tracks; proceed feet from a rail.
through a highway-rail grade crossing only • ALWAYS EXPECT A TRAIN! Freight trains
if you are sure you can completely clear the do not follow set schedules.
crossing without stopping. Remember, the • Trains may be prohibited from
train is three feet wider than the tracks on sounding their horn at crossings.
both sides. Check the railroad track visu-
• If your vehicle ever stalls on a track with a ally in both directions before
train coming, dismount immediately and crossing.
move quickly away from the tracks in the
direction from which the train is coming. If Grooves and Gratings
you run in the same direction the train is trav- Riding over rain grooves or bridge
eling, when the train hits your vehicle you
could be injured by flying debris. Call your gratings may cause your motorcycle to
local law enforcement agency for assistance. weave. Maintain a steady speed and
• At a multiple track crossing waiting for a ride straight across. Crossing at an
train to pass, watch out for a second train angle forces riders to zigzag to stay
on the other tracks, approaching from either in the lane.
direction.
• When you need to cross train tracks, go to
a designated crossing, look both ways, and
Gate Crossings TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
1. T he greatest potential for conflict 3. W hen it starts to rain it is usually
between you and other traffic is: best to:
A. On the expressway. A. Ride in the center of the lane.
B. At intersections. B. Ride on the right side of the lane.
C. When riding in a group. C. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
2. Usually a good way to handle tail- 4. The best way to help others see
gaters is to: your motorcycle is to:
A. C hange lanes and let them pass or A. Keep the headlight on.
slow down to allow for more space B. Use eye contact.
ahead. C. Honk your horn.
B. Speed up to put distance between
you and the tailgater.
C. Ignore them.
1. B – page 31, Intersections, 2. A – page 32, Being Followed,
3. C – page 34, Slippery Surfaces, 4. A – page 33, Increasing Conspicuity
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