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Massachusetts Class D Learner's Permit Exam
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What must a driver do when an automatic railroad gate is lowered?
Blue car A approaches railroad tracks where the gate is down and red warning lights are active. The A badge is beside the car.
Correct answer: Stop until the gate rises, the lights go off, and the tracks are clear.
Why
Stop clear of the tracks in the required zone. Remain stopped until the gate has risen and the warning lights have stopped flashing, then check that the crossing is clear before proceeding. Never drive around a lowered gate; another train may be hidden.
Verified against Massachusetts Driver’s Manual · Railroad gates · p. 95
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