PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT AFFECT DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE TRAIN
A recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) study at passive crossings (those without gates or lights) examined three physical characteristics that affect a driver's ability to see a train. These were: 1) sight distance available to driver; 2)  the angle at which roadway meets the tracks; 3) and curves on roadway or tracks.  Sight distance was the measured distance needed for a motorist  to detect a train in time to stop.  The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials determined the quadrant sight distance or "sight triangle" should be clear of any visual obstructions and that a stopped vehicle needed more sight distance along the tracks.  For a vehicle stopped at a crossing, the driver must be able to see the train far enough along the tracks to have time to accelerate the vehicle and clear the crossing before the train's arrival.   Moving vehicles need enough sight distance along the highway approach to the crossing to be able to see the train along the tracks and have time to stop.

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