New York Class D Permit Practice Test
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You drive toward a railroad crossing. The red lights start to flash, the bell rings, and the gate arm begins to come down while you are still about 150 feet away. What must you do?
A approaches a railroad crossing as red warning lights flash and the gate begins to lower. The card states that the bell rings and A is about 150 feet away; no stopping point is selected.
Correct answer: Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail, and wait until the lights and bell stop and the gate is fully up.
Why
Flashing red lights, a bell and gates mark an active crossing, and they show that a train is coming or is at the crossing. The 15-foot stop keeps your vehicle out of the train's path while you wait. Never race a train to a crossing: a train cannot stop quickly, and it is often closer than it seems.
Verified against New York State Driver's Manual · Railroad Crossings · p. 60, 61
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