At a crossing with more than one track, what mistake causes crashes right after a train passes?

• A.Waiting too long after the first train passes
• B.Looking both ways a second time
• C.Starting across immediately, without checking that another train is not coming on the next track hidden behind the first
• D.Opening the window to listen

Why

A standing or passing train is a moving wall that can hide a second train approaching on another track. Waiting until your view down all tracks is clear is the only safe way to proceed.

Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Railroad Crossings · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-187).

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