When you must cross rails on a motorcycle, what angle between your path and the rails helps reduce the risk of falling, provided you can do so while respecting traffic and lane boundaries?

Correct answer

As close as possible to 90 degrees, without making a dangerous manoeuvre.

As close as possible to a right angle of 90 degrees. Metal surfaces can be slippery, particularly when wet, and crossing at a very shallow angle increases risk. Reduce speed beforehand, keep the motorcycle stable and avoid abrupt braking or acceleration on the rails. Do not make a dangerous change of path or enter another lane to achieve that angle. This precaution does not permit crossing a closed level crossing or guarantee avoiding a fall.