You can’t avoid getting struck by a train if you can’t hear it or see it coming. Today’s trains are extremely quiet, so don’t be distracted by cell phones or other devices when in the vicinity of a railway crossing. Although trains sound their whistles at most crossings, or in the case of an emergency, you won’t hear the warning if you are wearing headphones.
When approaching a railway crossing, slow down, look both ways and listen for trains. Turn off any music, ask passengers to be quiet and open your window to better hear approaching trains. If a train is approaching, or if railway warning signals are activated, immobilize your vehicle behind any gates or stop lines—or no closer than 5 metres from the nearest rail—and wait for the train to pass.