Stop Look Listen Pay Attention to Railroad Crossings
A historical piece warns motorists about deadly outcomes from careless driving. It cites city responses in Chicago Youngstown New York and St. Louis and urges drivers to stop look and listen at crossings. It notes trains require long stopping distances and urges cautious speeds.
Dangers at Rail Crossings Warn Motorists
A railroad safety notice urges drivers to slow down and watch for trains at crossings to prevent crashes. It notes trains cannot stop quickly and warns that collisions endanger passengers and injure engineers. The item cites the National Highway Protective Society report of 1918 with 455 automobile deaths in New York state and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Lves
National Highway Protective Society
New York State
New York City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Somer Phaster
Watkins Liniment
J. R. Watkin Co
Winona
Minn
Watkins
Watkins Mustard
THE
Watkins Retailer
J. Pescott
Russell, Man
Deis
J.G. Kippan
Reas. Tires
Canada
W. J. Doig
Russell
the Banner
Joseph McIntyre
United States
Chicago
Youngstown
St. Louis
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
C. D. Sparrow
Silver Beach
Tallor
Asbury
Smart
Childs
A. Astbury CO
Habadatee and
Cord Construction
J. L. McCauley