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What is the safest way to cross railroad or trolley tracks?
- A.Cross exactly parallel to the rails
- B.Cross at a sharp angle while braking hard
- C.Ride straight across at an angle that keeps your tires from catching in the groove beside the rail
- D.Speed up and jump the rails
Correct answer
C. Ride straight across at an angle that keeps your tires from catching in the groove beside the rail
Why
Crossing tracks too parallel lets a tire slip into the groove next to the rail and can throw you down. Approach at a clear angle, keep the motorcycle upright, and avoid braking or turning on the metal.
Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Hazardous Surfaces · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-043).