When approaching a railroad crossing on a hill or curve, you should:

• A. Speed through if clear
• B. Stop only if lights are flashing
• C. Slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop
• D. Continue without caution

Answer: (C)

Approaching a crossing on a hill or curve means your view of the tracks is limited, so you must proceed with extra caution. Slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop. The reduced visibility means a train could be coming from either direction sooner than you realize, and trains can’t stop quickly; you need time to react. Even if there are no active signals, you should still be ready to stop if a train appears. Rushing through or assuming it’s safe because you don’t see anything can be deadly.