What should you do at railroad crossings when signals are flashing?

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When railroad crossing signals are flashing, you must stop behind the stop line and wait until the signals stop flashing and the tracks are clear. The flashing lights warn that a train may be near, and trains can’t stop quickly. Stay behind the line, listen for bells, and look both ways; wait for the gates to rise (if there are gates) and for you to have a clear view of both directions before you cross. Only proceed when you can confirm there’s no train coming. This keeps you, passengers, and others safe. Stopping on the tracks or speeding through when signals are flashing is dangerous and illegal.