Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
At a level crossing, the barrier has started to come down. What must you do?
Regulation 19(3): do not enter once the gates or barriers have started closing or are closed, or when a red signal is showing.
Driving Regulations, reg. 19(3)
Answer C. Regulation 19(3): do not enter once the gates or barriers have started closing or are closed, or when a red signal is showing.
What must a driver do at an unguarded (unmanned) railway crossing?
Section 131: stop and have someone walk up and check, or check yourself, that no train is coming. Cross only when none is in sight.
MV Act s.131; reg. 19(4)
Answer B. Section 131: stop and have someone walk up and check, or check yourself, that no train is coming. Cross only when none is in sight.
Which is not allowed within the barriers of a level crossing?
Regulation 19(2): slow down, keep left and do not overtake or park within the barriers.
Driving Regulations, reg. 19(2)
Answer B. Regulation 19(2): slow down, keep left and do not overtake or park within the barriers.
Traffic is queuing across a level crossing and there is no room for you on the other side. What should you do?
Never stop on the tracks. Enter only when the road beyond is clear enough for your whole vehicle.
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Answer A. Never stop on the tracks. Enter only when the road beyond is clear enough for your whole vehicle.
Your car stalls on the railway tracks. What should you do first?
Get everyone out at once and move away diagonally, towards the direction a train would come from. Then call 139 or 112.
Answer B. Get everyone out at once and move away diagonally, towards the direction a train would come from. Then call 139 or 112.
What is the maximum punishment for breaking a level crossing gate that is closed to road traffic?
Section 160(2) of the Railways Act, 1989: up to 5 years. Opening a closed gate: up to 3 years.
Railways Act s.160(2)
Answer B. Section 160(2) of the Railways Act, 1989: up to 5 years. Opening a closed gate: up to 3 years.
A train has just passed a manned crossing, but the barrier is still down. What should you do?
Wait for the barrier to rise and the gateman to signal. A second train may be coming on the other track.
Answer A. Wait for the barrier to rise and the gateman to signal. A second train may be coming on the other track.