Level Crossings Flashcards
What must you never do at a level crossing
Name 2
Never drive on to the crossing unless it is clear
Stop just after the crossing
Park close to the crossing
What can you do if you are waiting at a crossing for more than a few minutes and why?
Hint: Fuel
To switch of your engine, can save fuel and pollution
What must large or slow moving vehicles do when driving a level crossing
To phone for permission if there is one
What lights will show you at automatic barriers
Twin flashing red lights
What must you not do with automatic barriers
Move onto the barriers after the lights show
Zigzag round the barriers
What must you do when there are level crossing with no lights
Stop when the gates or barriers are closing
What lights will show with a crossing with signals
They will have stop signs and will have a red and green light, you should never cross when there is a red light because it means there is a train approaching
What must you do if you break down on a crossing
Name 2
Get everyone out of the vehicle
If there is a railway telephone phone straight away
If there is time move the vehicle
If an alarm sounds or the red light leave the crossing