Question 156 in the bank

What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing barrier which is marked by a traffic light?

A road crossing a railway track. The barrier arms are raised and striped red and white. There is a red-and-white X-shaped sign with lights and a white triangular sign with a red border. A grey van, a small light-coloured car near the barrier and a white car are on the road, with a rocky cliff in the background.
  1. Turn off the vehicle’s radio only.
  2. Act normally. The driver must drive carefully only when he sees or hears an approaching train.
  3. Act normally. When a railway crossing is protected by a barrier, the driver is allowed to be less alert.
  4. Correct answer: He must always slow down.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: He must always slow down.

A railway crossing is a dangerous place, so a driver approaching it must slow down, even when it has a barrier and a traffic light. A train cannot stop quickly, so approach carefully, look and listen. The barrier and the traffic light do not allow you to be less alert, and care is required even when no train is seen or heard.

Topic: Rules and regulations. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).