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Pedestrians, cyclists, school buses and other road usersStandalone practice
By law, how far must you stop from the nearest rail of a railway crossing when the warning signals are flashing?
Blue car A faces east before a single-track railway crossing. The warning signal is active; one red lens represents an instant in its flashing cycle. No gate or separate stop line is shown.
Correct answer: At least 5 metres
Why
When approaching a railway crossing where the signal lights are flashing or a train is approaching, you must stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail.
Verified against The Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver’s Handbook · Intersections, railway crossings, school crossings and school buses · p. 48, 56
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