Question 681 in the bank

What are you required to do when approaching a railroad barrier in a “down position” (meaning: horizontal)?

A long horizontal bar with alternating red and white segments, outlined in black, on a white background. Meaning: Stop before it and do not continue driving.
  1. Continue driving carefully around or under the barrier.
  2. Stop and turn the vehicle’s engine off.
  3. No parking and stopping. Pass the barrier from its right.
  4. Correct answer: Stop before it and do not continue driving.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Stop before it and do not continue driving.

A lowered, horizontal barrier means the road is closed and passing is forbidden. Stop before it and wait until it is raised, even if no danger is visible. Never drive around or under it, because it is usually lowered when a train or another hazard is approaching. Turning off the engine is not required; what matters is not continuing to drive.

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