Crossing Train Tracks
Train tracks, a significant hazard for cyclists, can almost always be crossed safely by taking a few precautions:
- Approach the tracks at a 90-degree angle
- Unweight your front wheel slightly and stand with knees and elbows bent as you cross; in order to absorb road shock from the uneven road surface
- Tracks are slippery, so do not alter your course or speed as you cross them
- If you can't approach the tracks at a 90-degree angle due to traffic or other hazards, dismount and walk the bike across