Study topic
Railway crossings
Trains cannot stop quickly or swerve, so the responsibility to cross safely rests with the driver. The G1 test checks that you know how railway crossings are controlled.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ A white X-shaped crossbuck marks a railway crossing -- treat it like a yield sign.
- ◆ Stop when flashing lights, bells, or a lowered gate signal a train is coming.
- ◆ Never drive around a lowered gate or under one as it lowers.
- ◆ Do not start across the tracks unless you can clear the far side completely.
- ◆ Buses and some trucks must stop at every crossing, even when no train is near.