If other traffic prevents you from going fully across a set of railroad tracks:
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Wait until no trains are in sight.
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Proceed only when at least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks safely.
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Wait until the approaching train has come to a stop.
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Wait and go across only when there is room for your vehicle on the other side.
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Explanation
Never start to across any railroad tracks unless you can clear the tracks completely. It is extremely dangerous to cross railroad tracks if other traffic prevents you from going fully across. Do not start to cross the tracks unless there is enough room for your vehicle on the other side.
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