Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

Your vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing. What should you do if the warning bells start to ring while you're trying to restart the engine?

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Get out of the car and clear of the crossing

Run down the track to warn the signal operator

Carry on trying to restart the engine

Push the vehicle clear of the crossing

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Get out of the car and clear of the crossingThis was the right answer

If the warning bells ring, leave the vehicle and get any passengers well clear of the crossing immediately.

Reviewed reading for this question

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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