Practice question

Why is it especially dangerous to try to beat a train through a crossing?

  1. Trains are always required to stop for cars
  2. Trains can appear slower than they are and cannot stop quickly
  3. Railroad warning signs are advisory only
  4. Gates are designed to be pushed open by vehicles

Answer: B — Trains can appear slower than they are and cannot stop quickly

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