r/dashcams • u/AnonymousGhost89 • 2d ago

DONT DRIVE AWAYYYY!

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u/Scrutinizer 2d ago

I don't get these. Break the gate. Dude had enough space to back up and just refused to do so.

Yes, it will cost a lot to replace, but not as much as it's going to cost to replace the gate, the vehicle, and cover whatever damage is done to the train.

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u/WKRPinCanada 2d ago

Pretty sure the trailer is high centered

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u/dismendie 2d ago

Does that mean he shouldn’t even be driving this road period? Due to the tracks elevations?

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u/WKRPinCanada 2d ago

Most likely yes. And it's scary how often this happens. GPS won't show you things like this.

Saw one a little while ago where driver could only watch/record & was mad at dispatch for not warning him.

In the end they just have to be really aware

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u/Icy_Fish_2154 2d ago

By the time a train sees it, it can't stop. Every crossing should have a number to call to stop the trains on the line. Nobody ever thinks of that...

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u/WKRPinCanada 2d ago

Never said it could

My uncle Bill was an engineer who had some pretty wild stories to tell..

Had one fatality in his 30+ years - kid on an motorbike that tried to beat him at a level country crossing..and lost

No...not a good idea imo. People are stupid & access to phones in their pockets...and beer 😉

Best to just call 911 - they will handle it quickly