If your car is stuck at a railroad crossing, you should get out the car and then do what?

If your car is stuck at a railroad crossing, you should get out the car and then do what?

• A. Stay inside the car and call for help
• B. Move in the opposite direction of the train's path, to avoid being hit by debris
• C. Stand near the tracks and signal for help
• D. Run toward the train to check the distance

Answer: (B)

The key safety step is to move away from the tracks in the direction opposite the train’s approach. Trains are heavy and can’t stop quickly, and debris or the vehicle itself can be thrown outward in a collision, so putting distance between you and the tracks reduces your risk. After you’re clear, call for help and stay away from the crossing; do not stay in or try to approach the train.

The key safety step is to move away from the tracks in the direction opposite the train’s approach. Trains are heavy and can’t stop quickly, and debris or the vehicle itself can be thrown outward in a collision, so putting distance between you and the tracks reduces your risk. After you’re clear, call for help and stay away from the crossing; do not stay in or try to approach the train.