How can a truck get stuck on a railroad crossing? Some railroad crossings are unfortunately poorly designed, so that a tractor trailer driving over the crossing can get stuck. This happens when there is very little clearance underneath the trailer, so even though the tractor can proceed, the trailer or landing gear get “hung up” …
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When a truck driver approaches a railroad crossing, should they expect a train? Yes. As a professional driver, you should expect a train to come through a highway-rail grade crossing at any time. The naked eye cannot judge a train’s size and weight, speed and distance. The moving train can create an optical illusion appearing …
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Are trucks required to stop at a railroad crossing? Although all trucks should use caution at railroad crossings, not all trucks are required to stop at a railroad crossing. But in certain situations, a truck is required to stop. For example: When transporting Chlorine, whether or not a placard is required Driving any placarded vehicle …
What are some signs and devices used to warn truck drivers about a railroad crossing? Cross buck signs – white regulatory, X-shaped signs positioned alongside the highway prior to a railroad crossing with the words “Railroad Crossing” in black lettering. The cross buck sign signals all vehicles approaching the railway crossing to yield. Advanced warning …
How does a driver’s mental state affect driver distraction at a passive crossing? Internal and external distractions can directly affect driving behavior and abilities. On any given day, a commercial driver could fit into one of three driver profiles: The Content Driver The Sad Driver The Conflicted Driver Distracted driving increases a driver’s susceptibility to …
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How are Drivers Warned about a Railroad Crossing? To alert drivers of the different types of railroad crossings, signs and warnings are used that are labeled as either active or passive. Placement of such warning devices is highly dependent upon the type of environment the railroad crossing is at. While almost two thirds of all …
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Are railroad crossings dangerous for commercial tractor-trailers? Yes. Statistics show that between 5 and 9 times a week, a truck/trailer combination collides with a train. With over 280,000 rail grade crossings across America every year, guidelines are set in place to decrease railroad crossing accidents. What guidelines and regulations are in place to prevent railroad …
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How can a truck get stuck on a railroad crossing? Some railroad crossings are unfortunately poorly designed, so that a tractor trailer driving over the crossing can get stuck. This happens when there is very little clearance underneath the trailer, so even though the tractor can proceed, the trailer or landing gear get “hung up” …
Emergencies at the Crossing: Stuck or Stalled (ELDT B) Read More »
When a truck driver approaches a railroad crossing, should they expect a train? Yes. As a professional driver, you should expect a train to come through a highway-rail grade crossing at any time. The naked eye cannot judge a train’s size and weight, speed and distance. The moving train can create an optical illusion appearing …
Every Driver Needs to Know About Railroad Crossings (ELDT B) Read More »
Are trucks required to stop at a railroad crossing? Although all trucks should use caution at railroad crossings, not all trucks are required to stop at a railroad crossing. But in certain situations, a truck is required to stop. For example: When transporting Chlorine, whether or not a placard is required Driving any placarded vehicle …
