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∙ 13y ago3 meters is the safest but some people go 2 meters.
I hope this answers your question
In Oregon, and other states you must stop 15 feet behind the RR tracks (about 5 feet more than 3 meters)
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∙ 13y agoYes, unless your goal is suicide.
When approaching a railroad grade crossing where the gates are down or the lights flashing you should stop before the stop line. If there is no stop line then at least 15 or more feet from the nearest rail.
You may not park within ______ of a railroad track.
You should stop at a railroad crossing with mechanical gates and lights whenever the lights begin flashing. Do not attempt to cross while the gate is being closed.
When ever the red lights flash at railroad crossings you should stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail. Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing are essentially the same as a red light at an intersection. You can be cited for not stopping in either situation. When it comes to railroad crossings it is much better to be safe than sorry. When a train hits a car the casualty rate to the occupants of the car is almost 100 percent.
Come to a complete stop until the bus is loaded and is no longer displaying flashing lights.
Come to a complete stop until the bus is loaded and is no longer displaying flashing lights.
You should remain stopped until the bus's red lights are no longer flashing.
In the case of all lights flashing red, they should be treated as a four-way stop where all drivers must come to a complete stop and yield to other vehicles based on the order they arrive at the intersection. If lights are flashing yellow, it's a precaution to slow down and proceed with caution, treating them as yield signs.
A flashing red signal is same as a STOP sign. So prepare to stop.
If it's a state or county vehicle doing road repairs then flashing lights are to be on but should not be red - they should be amber and/or clear.Added: Red (or blue) flashing lights are reserved for use on authorized emergency response vehicles only (i.e.: police - fire/rescue - ambulance).
Amber flashing light.