Railroad Crossings Training
Safe and Smart New Driver Training Program
New Driver Training Program: Railroad Crossings
This course is designed to help CMV drivers pass through a railroad crossing safely and know what to do at the tracks in an emergency situation.
With over 200,000 highway-rail grade crossings in the United States, every driver must know how to cross railroad tracks safely. That is especially true for the professional driver, operating a larger vehicle.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain what is required when approaching a highway-rail grade crossing
- Identify various crossing signs, gates, and signals you may encounter
- Discuss the procedures to safely stop at railroad tracks
- Describe appropriate actions to take in the event of a railroad-related emergency
Safe and Smart New Driver Training Program: Railroad Crossings Course Topics
The course topics include:
Safe Crossings
- The Regulations
- Signs
- Signals
- Safety Tips
- Stuck on the Tracks
Universally Compatible
This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.
