Revision question · Road and traffic signs

You've stopped at a railway level crossing. What should you do if the red lights continue to flash after a train has gone by?

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Phone the signal operator

Alert drivers behind you

Wait

Proceed with caution

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You must always obey red flashing stop lights. If a train passes but the lights continue to flash, another train will be passing soon. Cross only when the lights go off and the barriers open.

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Rule 293Highway Code rule · Continue waiting while red lights flash after a train; do not assume the crossing is safe because one train passed.

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