chapter 6 — sharing the road warning! driving tip think  do  Speed control  Travel at a safe speed  — you should always be able to stop  within the distance lit by your headlights if you’re driving  at night.  Note: Report the location that’s on the back of the railway  crossing sign. Stop no closer than five  metres and no further than 15 metres from the nearest rail. When there is a red traffic  light at an intersection  on the other side of a  railway crossing, do not  stop on the tracks. Stop  before the railway crossing  unless there is room on  the other side. Know the rules  — trains always have right of way. They don’t  slow down for crossings. If there is a gate down, you must stop  and wait for it to go up before you cross the tracks. If flashing  red lights are displayed at the crossing, you must stop. Move  across the tracks only when it’s safe. If a flag person directs you  to stop, you must obey their directions. If you hear or see a train  approaching the crossing, stop and don’t proceed until it is safe. Think ahead  — if your vehicle is stuck on the track, you will  have to think and act quickly. Get all passengers out of the  vehicle. Move quickly at least 30 metres away from the track to  avoid flying debris. Then phone for help:  Expect a train on a track  at any time. Trains don’t  always follow regular  schedules. Watch for a second train  — be aware that there is often more  than one track, so watch out for a second train. One of the main  causes of car and train crashes is that the driver doesn’t wait for  the second train that is hidden behind the first one. Check for other road users  — watch out for other road users  at railway crossings. Motorcycle riders and cyclists may have to  swerve to cross the tracks safely. They could slip and fall on wet  tracks, so be sure to cover your brake and leave extra room.  Be especially careful at night. Half of all nighttime collisions  between trains and cars involve vehicles hitting the side of a  train because the driver didn’t see it.  Observe carefully  — be aware that your eyes may mislead you.  Trains often seem to be moving much slower than they really  are. Passenger trains travel at up to 160 km/h in Canada.  • Transport  Canada —  look for the  phone number  on the back  of the railway  crossing sign  • 911 or the  local police.  97