The gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing. Drivers should:
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Come to a complete stop, then drive around the gates.
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Proceed before the gates go up and the lights stop flashing.
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Proceed with caution.
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Stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing.
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Explanation
Railroad gates and warning lights alert drivers that a train is approaching. When you see these signals, you must stop before reaching the tracks and wait for the train to pass. Do not proceed until the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing, indicating it is safe to cross the tracks.
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