Railway crossing

What does this sign mean?

1. Railway tracks cross the road: slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop. (Correct answer) ✓
2. Intersection ahead where four roads meet.
3. Do not enter this road.
4. Pedestrian crossover ahead.

Explanation: The white X with a red border marks a railway crossing. Slow down, look both ways for trains and be prepared to stop.

A train has just passed this crossing. The lights are still flashing and the gate is going up. What should you do?

1. Go now, since the train has passed.
2. Wait until the lights stop flashing and the gate is fully up. (Correct answer) ✓
3. Drive under the gate as it rises.
4. Go around the gate on the shoulder.

Explanation: Wait until signal lights stop flashing and the gate is fully raised. Never drive around, under or through a gate that is down, lowering or rising.

The gate at this crossing is down, but you cannot see a train. What should you do?

1. Drive around the gate carefully.
2. Lift the gate and drive through.
3. Stay stopped until the gate rises. (Correct answer) ✓
4. Honk, then drive around.

Explanation: Never drive around, under or through a railway gate while it is down. A train may be closer and faster than it looks.