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Difficulty: EasyTraffic Lights and Signals

You are approaching a railway level crossing and the twin red lights begin to flash alternately. What action must you take?

  1. A
    Flash your headlights to warn oncoming traffic and proceed across slowly
  2. Stop behind the white stop line and wait until the lights stop flashingAnswer
  3. C
    Proceed across with caution if you cannot see or hear a train approaching
  4. D
    Treat the signal as an advisory warning and continue at normal speed

Answer

Stop behind the white stop line and wait until the lights stop flashing.
Under The Highway Code (Rules 109 and 293), twin alternating red flashing lights indicate that you MUST stop. You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt behind the white stop line and wait until the lights extinguish and the barriers fully rise.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and location
Twin alternating red flashing lights at a railway level crossing
Recognizing the signal establishes the legal rule governing the crossing.
2
Determine the mandatory driver requirement under The Highway Code
Driver must bring the vehicle to a complete stop before the stop line
Twin alternating red lights indicate that a train is approaching and crossing is strictly prohibited.
3
Maintain position until it is safe and legal to proceed
Wait until the red lights stop flashing and the barriers rise fully
A second train could be coming from the opposite direction even if one has passed.

Key Concept

Twin alternating red flashing lights mean you MUST stop.
Estimated Time:45s
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Traffic Lights and Signals

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