Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What's the first thing you should do?

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Tell drivers behind what's happened

Leave your vehicle and get everyone clear

Walk down the track and signal the next train

Stay in your car until you're told to move

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If your vehicle breaks down on a level crossing, your first priority is to get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing. Then use the railway telephone, if there is one, to tell the signal operator. If you have time before the train arrives, move the vehicle clear of the crossing, but only do this if the alarm signals aren't activated.

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Rule 299Highway Code rule · Get everyone out and clear first, then use the railway telephone and follow instructions; do not delay evacuation while warning signals begin.

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