Revision question · Rules of the road

You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train passes but the lights keep flashing?

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Carry on waiting

Phone the signal operator

Edge over the stop line and look for trains

Park and investigate

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Carry on waitingThis was the right answer

If the lights at a level crossing keep flashing after a train has passed, you should continue to wait, because another train might be coming. Time seems to pass slowly when you’re held up in a queue. Be patient and wait until the lights stop flashing.

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Rule 293Highway Code rule · Keep waiting while red lights flash after a train; if already across the stop line when amber starts, keep going to clear the crossing.

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