Canada Driver Training: Railway Crossings
Course Length: 15 Minutes
Overview: Canada has more than 40,000 kilometres of federally-regulated railway tracks. There are about 14,000 public and 9,000 private grade crossings. Every driver needs to know how to cross railway tracks safely. That's especially true for professional drivers who operate longer and heavier vehicles.
Canada Driver Training: Railway Crossings is designed to help commercial drivers safely pass through railway crossings and know what to do at the tracks in emergency situations.
This training is offered as a part of a more comprehensive curriculum on this topic. See the description for the Canada Driver Training: Driving Fundamentals Curriculum for additional information.
Objectives:
After completing this training, learners will be able to:
- Explain what is required when approaching a highway-rail grade crossing
- Identify various crossing signs, gates, and signals they may encounter
- Discuss the procedures to safely stop at railroad tracks
- Describe appropriate actions to take in the event of a railroad-related emergency
Outline:
Canada Driver Training: Railway Crossings covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Navigation
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Safe Crossings
- The Regulations
- Signs
- Signals
- Safety Tips
- Stuck on the Tracks
Conclusion
Regulations Covered: N/A
Copyright Date: 2024
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