West Virginia Class E Knowledge Test Practice
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You drive toward a railroad crossing. The red warning lights start to flash, but you do not see a train yet. Where must you stop?
A approaches a railroad crossing whose red warning lights are flashing. The car is well back from the nearest rail; there is no train, stopping bracket or selected stopping point.
Correct answer: Stop 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail, and wait until you can cross safely.
Why
Flashing lights tell you that a train is near, even if you cannot see it yet. A train cannot stop quickly, and the 15-foot minimum keeps your vehicle clear of it. Stay stopped until the lights stop and the crossing is safe. Never drive around or under a gate that is down, going down or going up.
Verified against West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook · Railroad Crossing Signs and Signals · p. 49, 59
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