Railway Crossings

8 questions · Based on public Transport WA materials · English explanations and handbook references

Q0009Quiz 1

At a railway crossing, are you allowed to cross if the train has passed, but the lights are still flashing?

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Answer: B

Train has passed but the lights are still flashing = there may be another train coming, so do not cross.

📖 Reference: 3.5 — Railway Crossings. You must stop if warning bells or flashing red lights are operating, boom gates are down, or a train is coming. You may drive on only when it is safe and no train is approaching; if lights are still flashing you must not cross.

Q0038Quiz 2

What do red flashing lights mean at a railway crossing (as shown in the diagram)?

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Answer: B

Red flashing lights at a railway crossing mean a train is approaching, so you must stop before the crossing and wait until the lights stop flashing.

📖 Reference: 3.5 — Railway Crossings. You must stop if warning bells or flashing red lights are operating, boom gates are down, or a train is coming. You may drive on only when it is safe and no train is approaching; if lights are still flashing you must not cross.

Q0040Quiz 2

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing?

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Answer: B

When approaching a railway crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop.

📖 Reference: 3.5 — Railway Crossings. You must stop if warning bells or flashing red lights are operating, boom gates are down, or a train is coming. You may drive on only when it is safe and no train is approaching; if lights are still flashing you must not cross.

Q0080Quiz 3

What is the minimum distance a vehicle is allowed to park from a railway crossing?

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Answer: B

Parking is prohibited within 20 meters of a railway crossing.

📖 Reference: 3.5 — Railway Crossings. You must stop if warning bells or flashing red lights are operating, boom gates are down, or a train is coming. You may drive on only when it is safe and no train is approaching; if lights are still flashing you must not cross.

Q0126Quiz 5

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing?

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Answer: B

Approaching a railway crossing: slow down and prepare to stop.

📖 Reference: 3.5 — Railway Crossings. You must stop if warning bells or flashing red lights are operating, boom gates are down, or a train is coming. You may drive on only when it is safe and no train is approaching; if lights are still flashing you must not cross.

Q0207Quiz 7

At a railway crossing, are you allowed to cross if the train has passed, but the lights are still flashing?

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Answer: B

If the light is still flashing, you must not proceed.

📖 Reference: 3.5 — Railway Crossings. You must stop if warning bells or flashing red lights are operating, boom gates are down, or a train is coming. You may drive on only when it is safe and no train is approaching; if lights are still flashing you must not cross.

Q0234Quiz 8

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing?

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Answer: B

When approaching a railway crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop.

📖 Reference: 3.5 — Railway Crossings. You must stop if warning bells or flashing red lights are operating, boom gates are down, or a train is coming. You may drive on only when it is safe and no train is approaching; if lights are still flashing you must not cross.

Q0317Quiz 11

At a railway crossing, are you allowed to cross if the train has passed, but the lights are still flashing?

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Answer: B

The light is still flashing, so crossing is prohibited.

📖 Reference: 3.5 — Railway Crossings. You must stop if warning bells or flashing red lights are operating, boom gates are down, or a train is coming. You may drive on only when it is safe and no train is approaching; if lights are still flashing you must not cross.