Drivers should consider driving around a railroad crossing gate that is going down:
|
Under no circumstances.
|
|
|
Only if the gate is malfunctioning.
|
|
|
Only when there is a safe shoulder to the right of the gate.
|
|
|
None of the above.
|
Explanation
When approaching a railroad crossing gate that is going down, you must stop your vehicle and wait until the gate has fully risen before proceeding. It is illegal and dangerous to attempt to drive around the gate, even if you think you have enough time to clear the crossing before the train arrives.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 16% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Safe Driving at Railroad Crossings
When you see this sign you:You are approaching a railroad crossing and the crossing signals are flashing. You should:Your car stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing, and a collision with a train is imminent. After getting yourself and your passengers out of the car, you should:At a railroad crossing drivers:Which vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings?When moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.Vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign indicating a hazardous load:After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, drivers may proceed when there is evidence that no trains are approaching the crossing and when the lights have stopped flashing.A driver is approaching a highway-railroad crossings and is following a bus. The driver should:Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: