Why many trucks break down at level crossings?

Question

We are seeing many videos about big (and small) trucks breaking down / failing at railway level crossings.

While they seems to be very powerful and reliable long distance traveler, it seems they prefer to fail more often at level crossings.

Any specific reason/s?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

More often than not, it’s not that they’re broken down but that they’re stuck at a red light or cross street waiting to turn, and extend back onto tracks. Tracks often run parallel to roads, so there’s only 1-2 car lengths between the level crossing and the road parallel to tracks.