It's never a good idea to try to beat a train to the crossing when you're taking your road test. A 22-year-old Dutch man got stuck on a railroad crossing, but he and the licensing examiner were able to run to safety before a train hit the car. The train dragged the car about 150 meters down the track, but before they could check out the damage, a train coming from the other direction hit the car and dragged it right back to them. So, do you think the guy passed or failed? If you have to think about it, then you've probably had a few close encounters yourself. Luckily, common sense prevailed; the examiner flunked him, saying, "He didn't know whether he was coming or going."

- DailyDarwin.com Staff