Why should a driver confirm there is enough space on the far side of a railroad crossing before starting to cross with a passenger vehicle?

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1. Checking for space beyond the crossing has no bearing on safety
2. Space on the far side is irrelevant as long as the vehicle can physically fit across the tracks, regardless of what traffic is waiting beyond it
3. This concern applies only to vehicles longer than 30 feet
4. Stopping on the tracks due to traffic ahead would leave the vehicle in an extremely dangerous position

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