What should you do if the gate on the opposite side of the railroad track comes down before you can cross?

• Panic and try to force your way through the gate
• Stay where you are and wait for the gate to rise
• Drive through the gate because it's flexible and won't trap you
  Explanation:

  "If the gate on the far side of the tracks comes down before you get across, DO NOT PANIC. RAILROAD CROSSING GATES CANNOT TRAP YOU OR YOUR VEHICLE, drive through the gate. It is flexible and will not block you in. If you stop and try to back up, your vehicle may stall."
• Stop and try to reverse your vehicle to avoid the gate