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Stay informed on Highway-Rail Crossing Safety with this insightful series meant for School Bus Drivers In-Service. Learn about alarming statistics – such as the frequent collisions between trains and vehicles in the U.S. every 100 minutes – while discovering life-saving tips. Always expect a train, follow crossing signals, and never attempt to outspeed a train. This guide emphasizes crucial do's and don'ts at highway-rail crossings, urging you to prioritize safety at all times.
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Highway-Rail Grade Crossing NHTSA School Bus Driver In-Service Safety Series
Statistics • Approximately 268,000 highway-rail and pedestrian crossings/year in U.S. • Most highway traffic fatalities occur within 25 miles of home • In U.S., a train collides with a vehicle or a person once every 100 minutes • More people die in highway-rail crossings than in commercial airline crashes
Remember • Always expect a train • Judging speed and distance is difficult • Never try to beat a train • Obey crossing signals • Watch for multiple sets of tracks
What Not to Do at Crossing • Never stop on tracks • Never stop within 15 feet of tracks • Never try to back up once you’re on tracks • Never change gears on tracks • Never pass on tracks
Summary • You can’t be too careful • Do not short-cut the procedures • Use the quiet signal • Be familiar with local laws/procedures
