What must you do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?

What must you do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?

• A. Continue driving slowly.
• B. Speed up to cross first.
• C. Turn around and go back.
• D. Stop if indicated and proceed only when clear of hazards and signals are off.

Answer: (D)

Flashing signals at a railroad crossing are a clear warning of danger. You must stop when the signals indicate danger, and you may only proceed once the crossing is completely clear and the signals are no longer active. This means coming to a full stop before the tracks, waiting for any train to pass and for all warning devices (lights, bells, gates) to stop, and then checking that the track is clear in both directions before you resume crossing. The rule is in place because trains can approach quickly and can be obscured by other vehicles or terrain, so you should not cross until there is no hazard and the signals are off.

Flashing signals at a railroad crossing are a clear warning of danger. You must stop when the signals indicate danger, and you may only proceed once the crossing is completely clear and the signals are no longer active. This means coming to a full stop before the tracks, waiting for any train to pass and for all warning devices (lights, bells, gates) to stop, and then checking that the track is clear in both directions before you resume crossing. The rule is in place because trains can approach quickly and can be obscured by other vehicles or terrain, so you should not cross until there is no hazard and the signals are off.