Car permit · Railroad crossings
You see a train approaching that is close enough, or traveling fast enough, to put you in danger. What must you do?
Correct answer: Wait to cross until the entire train has passed.
Answer options
- AWait to cross until the entire train has passed Correct
- BSlow down and cross the tracks with extra care
- CHead to a different crossing farther down the road
Why
Crossing is forbidden whenever an oncoming train is close enough, or fast enough, to be a hazard. This applies even at crossings without signals or where the signals have failed, so always look and listen before you reach the tracks.
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Topic: Railroad crossings License: Car permit
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