Rail Crossing Warning Systems The Stalwart Safety Sentinels of the Road Uniquely American, they are common, highly sought after, and work through seemingly mysterious, but timetested science They are highwayrail grade crossing warning systems How they originated is an interesting story The basic technology goes back to 1870 when the track circuit was inventedAdvance Warning Signs These signs are large circles with a yellow background, a black X in the middle and an R on each side These warn the driver that the road crosses over tracks These are primarily used to remind the driver to slow down, then look and listen for a train before going over the cross way No Train Horn These are rectangularThe first step for dealing with level crossing safety whether during the practical driving test or throughout any point in your driving career is to locate the crossing Warning signs are located before level crossings to alert motorists of the impending hazard Keen observation of these warning signs allow a driver to prepare for the level crossing and to know what type of crossing
Investigation Ro 004 Level Crossing Collision Between Freight Train 5kq7 And A Road Coach At Norlane Victoria On 2 April
Level crossing first warning signal of an approaching train
