Question 90Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

At a railway level crossing with unattended gates, what should a car driver do?

Telephone the nearest railway station before opening a gate.
Open both gates and after passing the first, stop and close it.
Open both gates before proceeding to cross.
Drive halfway across and close the first gate before opening the second.

Explanation: At a level crossing with unattended gates a driver must stop, look for trains and listen for the sound of a horn or approaching trains. If it is safe, open both gates, complete the crossing and then close both gates.

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