You come to a railroad crossing where the crossing gates are down and the lights are flashing. What should you do?

Drive through the crossing gates, if you don't see a train.
Slow down, and drive around the gates if clear.
Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear and for the gates to raise, then proceed.
Stop, look, and then proceed if no train is coming.
Explanation

When encountering a railroad crossing with gates down and lights flashing, you should stop well before the tracks, and remain stopped until the gates are raised, and it's safe to proceed.

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