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How should you cross railroad tracks that run at an angle to your path?
- A.Ride along the rail until it ends
- B.Cross parallel to the rails so the tire follows them
- C.Cross at an angle, as close to a right angle as you safely can, so your tires do not get trapped
- D.Stop on the tracks to check for trains
Correct answer
C. Cross at an angle, as close to a right angle as you safely can, so your tires do not get trapped
Why
Crossing tracks at too shallow an angle can catch or deflect your tires along the rail. Aim to cross at an angle closer to perpendicular while staying in your lane and watching for trains.
Manual topic: PA Motorcycle Operator Manual (PUB 147) - Hazardous Surfaces · From the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit practice bank (PAM-043).