The following driver tips are supplied courtesy of Operation Lifesaver Inc.

Never drive around lowered gates

It's illegal and deadly. If you suspect a signal is malfunctioning, call your local law enforcement agency.

Never race a train to the crossing

Even if it's a tie, you lose

Do not get trapped on a crossing

Only proceed through a crossing if you are sure you can cross the entire track

Get out of your vehicle if it stalls on a crossing

Call your local law enforcement agency for assistance. Only attempt to restart if you can post lookouts to warn of approaching trains.

Multiple track crossings

Watch out for a second train when crossing multiple tracks.

Expect a train on the track at any time

Trains do not follow set schedules

Be aware trains cannot stop quickly

Even if the locomotive engineer sees you, it can take up to one and a half miles to stop once the emergency brakes are applied

Do not misjudge the train's speed and distance

A train's large size makes it almost impossible to accurately judge its speed.