Railroad & SpecialQuestion 38 of 80
If a railroad crossing gate is down or lights are flashing, you must:
a.Drive around the gate if no train is visible
b.Wait until the gate rises and lights stop before crossing
c.Cross quickly before a train arrives
d.Reverse and find another route immediately
Explanation
Never drive around a lowered gate or cross while warning lights are flashing; wait until the gate is fully raised and the lights have stopped. Going around a gate is illegal and deadly. Trains can be closer and faster than they appear.
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