What must you do at railway crossings when lights are flashing or gates are down?

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What must you do at railway crossings when lights are flashing or gates are down?

At railway crossings, the flashing lights and down gates are warnings that a train could be very close. You must stop and wait, not cross, until all signals are fully clear. Only after the lights stop flashing and the gates rise should you proceed, and then you should cross with caution after confirming it’s safe. This rule protects you because trains can be near and fast, and you may not have time to react if you try to run the signal. If your vehicle ever gets stuck on the tracks, exit immediately and move away from the tracks.

At railway crossings, the flashing lights and down gates are warnings that a train could be very close. You must stop and wait, not cross, until all signals are fully clear. Only after the lights stop flashing and the gates rise should you proceed, and then you should cross with caution after confirming it’s safe. This rule protects you because trains can be near and fast, and you may not have time to react if you try to run the signal. If your vehicle ever gets stuck on the tracks, exit immediately and move away from the tracks.

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