You come to a railroad crossing where the crossing gates are down and the lights are flashing. What should you do?
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Slow down, and drive around the gates if clear.
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Stop, look, and then proceed if no train is coming.
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Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear and for the gates to raise, then proceed.
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Drive through the crossing gates, if you don't see a train.
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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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