At a railroad crossing drivers:
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Must stop at least 5 feet from the nearest rail.
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Should check for a train that may be approaching and drive around a closed railroad gate.
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Must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail when there are flashing lights.
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Should start across immediately after a train passes.
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Explanation
Drivers must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest track at a railroad crossing when there are warning signs or signals, such as flashing lights, lowered gates, ringing bells or red flags, which indicate that a train is approaching.
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