2. Signals, Signs, Markings: signs-2 Flashcards
Rail Road Crossbucks
What is a “Crossbuck”?
Railroad crossing sign
“rail road” and “crossing” are on separate “X” parts
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What must you do at a Crossbuck?
Slow down and look both ways on all tracks for trains
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Do you have to stop at a crossbuck?
Only if the red lights are flashing and/or bell is dinging
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Who has the right of way at a crossbuck?
The trains always have the right of way no matter what
don’t argue with a train, it will dissassemble you and your car
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Train passed at a crossbuck and lights stopped flashing. Can you go?
No: check for trains on all tracks in all directions. You always lose to a train.
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Can you proceed if a crossbuck red lights are flashing, but the gate is raised?
No, flashing lights mean stop
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What does a crossbuck look like when painted on the road?
Large “X” with an “R” on either side
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OMG, there’s a car stuck on the tracks! What do you do?
Find the sign and call the railroad, tell them the crossing number
they can stop trains or reroute them
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What do you do if your car stops on a train track?
RUN diagonally towards the train
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Why run towards the train?
When the train hits your car, it’ll propel all the debris away from you
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How much time do you have if your car stops on a traintrack?
Assume only seconds, regardless of how far away the train is
the Acela train travels at over 100 MPH
Work Zones
What’s a Work Zone?
Place where construction workers are working and roads may be torn up or dangerous
Work Zones
How do you know if you’re in a Work Zone?
Orange warning signs everywhere
Work Zones
What is the fine if you speed in a Work Zone?
Up to $500
Work Zones
What is the fine if you are using hand-held device in a Work Zone?
$250 fine
