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At a railroad crossing, the lights flash and the gate is down, but you cannot see or hear a train. What should you do?
A is stopped before a railroad crossing with its gate lowered and red warning lights flashing. No train is visible.
Correct answer: Stay stopped until the gate goes up and the lights stop flashing.
Why
Gates and flashing lights mean that a train or on-track equipment is near, even if you cannot see or hear it yet. A train needs a very long distance to stop: a 150-car freight train at 30 mph needs more than half a mile. Trains are often faster and closer than they seem.
Verified against Nebraska Class O Driver's Manual · Railroad Crossings · p. 66, 43
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