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When you're walking... |
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Never race a train to a crossing - you will never have a second chance if you lose. |
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Always stop, look, and listen for trains before crossing the tracks - cross only at crosswalks and be sure to look both ways. |
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Be careful turning across train tracks - it's where more accidents happen. |
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Don't stand on the tracks or step in front of a train - the operator may not see you or be able to stop in time. |
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Always obey all traffic signs and signals; never assume you have the right-of-way - and look both ways before crossing. |
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Always stand behind the textured warning strips on rail platforms.
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Expect a train on any track at any time - if a train goes by, watch out for a second one - and be sure to look in both directions. |
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Never stop your car on train tracks - if you stall or get stuck, get everyone out of the vehicle and off the tracks. |
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Don't anticipate lights or creep out at rail intersections - and never, ever drive around the crossing gates. |
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Remember: Trains can't stop as quickly as you can. |
When you're catching a train... |
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Remember: Many vehicles are required to stop at all rail crossings. |
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Remember: Trains stop at every station - there is no need to hail one. |
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If you're on a motorcycle or bike, be sure to cross tracks at a 90 degree angle - and follow all the above safety rules as well. |
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As a train approaches, be sure you are behind the textured warning strips- and never, ever try to catch a moving train. Another will be along in a few minutes. |
| If you have children... |
| If you are a kid... |
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Don't ever walk, play, skate or ride your bike on or around light rail tracks.
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Never walk in a construction area.
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Make sure that everyone in your family knows all these safety rules.
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Be safe and help others to be safe around DART light rail. |
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Talk to them about light rail - teach them the importance of crossing the tracks safely - "Stop, look and listen" is an important message for them to understand. |
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Teach them about electricity and that playing near light rail overhead wires, especially flying a kite, is very dangerous. |
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Hold children's hands when crossing the street. |
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Take a field trip, go exploring, schedule a time to show your children light rail tracks and the areas where it is safe to be and those where it is not safe. |
| When you're near overhead power lines... |
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Always keep things like kites and ladders away from the overhead lines - and never, ever touch a power line that is down. |
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