Question 160 in the bank

Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

A white car on a road beside railway tracks; a red-and-white barrier tilted diagonally on a post with lights, and a yellow edge line.
  1. It is permitted to drive through, as long as you drive carefully.
  2. It is allowed for as long as the barrier doesn’t reach its bottom position and locks.
  3. It is allowed when the barrier starts to rise.
  4. Correct answer: No.It is prohibited for as long as the barrier is in movement to any direction or when it is horizontally positioned.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: No.It is prohibited for as long as the barrier is in movement to any direction or when it is horizontally positioned.

A barrier that is moving, whether coming down or going up, means the crossing is not yet safe: a train may be approaching or a second train may follow. You must stop before the barrier and wait until it is fully raised. A barrier that has only started to rise is not permission to go, and driving carefully does not replace the duty to stop.

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).