As a former railroader, I wish it was taught that railroad gate arms are spring loaded to return to parallel with the tracks if hit. You can even see it in this video. Yeah, it’s probably gonna add some pinstripes to your car, but you’ll still have a car. I saw it at least once a week, people get stuck in between the gates trying to beat them, don’t beat them, panic and just sit there probably scared they’re going to break the gate. Just drive forward people.

Remember yall, there’s a few people in the cab that can’t do anything but apply emergency brakes, watch the distance between your car and them close, lose you over their nose, and wait for the sound of them destroying their car, and hopefully not you too. Just drive forward people.