What is the correct rule at railroad crossings on two-lane roads?

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What is the correct rule at railroad crossings on two-lane roads?

At railroad crossings on two-lane roads, you must stop at the stop line and wait until the warning signals are off and the tracks are clear. The stop line marks where you should halt so you have a full view of both directions and enough room to cross the tracks without stopping on them. You should not proceed until the signals indicate it’s safe and there’s space on the far side to clear the crossing. Trains can be closer and faster than they appear, and they can’t stop quickly, so relying on a vague sense of “it looks okay” is not safe. Stopping in the middle of the crossing or attempting to cross when signals are active puts you at serious risk.

At railroad crossings on two-lane roads, you must stop at the stop line and wait until the warning signals are off and the tracks are clear. The stop line marks where you should halt so you have a full view of both directions and enough room to cross the tracks without stopping on them. You should not proceed until the signals indicate it’s safe and there’s space on the far side to clear the crossing. Trains can be closer and faster than they appear, and they can’t stop quickly, so relying on a vague sense of “it looks okay” is not safe. Stopping in the middle of the crossing or attempting to cross when signals are active puts you at serious risk.

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