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Difficulty: MediumLevel Crossing Incidents

At an automatic railway level crossing, if the twin alternating red lights continue to flash after a train has passed, you must remain stopped behind the stop line because a second train is approaching.

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True — You must remain stopped when the red lights continue flashing, as this indicates another train is approaching.
Under Highway Code Rule 293, if the red lights keep flashing after a train has passed, another train is coming. Drivers must wait behind the stop line until the lights extinguish and any barriers have fully raised before proceeding.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the operational rule for twin flashing red light signals at a level crossing.
Flashing red lights require all traffic to stop behind the white stop line.
The signals provide an active, legally mandatory safety warning that the railway tracks are not safe to cross.
2
Evaluate the situation where red lights remain active after a train has cleared the crossing.
The continuous flashing signal indicates a second train is approaching on another track.
Railway level crossing sensors detect oncoming rail traffic from either direction across multiple lines.
3
Determine the required driver action.
Remain completely stationary until the signals stop flashing and barriers open.
Crossing the stop line while red lights are flashing violates traffic laws and risks a high-speed collision.

Key Concept

Level Crossing Warning Signals and Second Train Hazards
Estimated Time:45s
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Level Crossing Incidents

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