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Railway crossing signal lights

Railway crossing signal lights

Flashing red lights mean a train is coming. Stop at least 5 m from the nearest rail or gate and wait until the lights stop flashing. Never drive around, under or through a gate that is down, being lowered or being raised.

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The signal lights at this railway crossing are flashing. What must you do?

  1. Slow down and cross if you cannot see a train
  2. Stop at least 5 m from the nearest rail or gate, and wait until the lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
  3. Stop at least 1 m from the nearest rail, then cross when the train has passed
  4. Drive around the gate if it is only partly down

Explanation: Flashing lights mean a train is coming. Stop at least 5 m from the nearest rail or gate and wait until the lights stop flashing; never drive around, under or through a lowered gate.