What should you do at a railroad crossing that has flashing red lights and a lowered gate?

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What should you do at a railroad crossing that has flashing red lights and a lowered gate?

When a railroad crossing shows flashing red lights and a lowered gate, you must stop before the tracks and wait. Do not cross until the signals stop and the gate lifts, then proceed only if the crossing is clear. This rule is in place because trains can be very close and require a long distance to stop, so crossing while the lights are active or with the gate down creates a serious danger. The other options would put you at risk or break the law: attempting to slow down and sneak through, crossing immediately in a hurry, or stopping on the tracks could lead to a collision or becoming trapped.

When a railroad crossing shows flashing red lights and a lowered gate, you must stop before the tracks and wait. Do not cross until the signals stop and the gate lifts, then proceed only if the crossing is clear. This rule is in place because trains can be very close and require a long distance to stop, so crossing while the lights are active or with the gate down creates a serious danger. The other options would put you at risk or break the law: attempting to slow down and sneak through, crossing immediately in a hurry, or stopping on the tracks could lead to a collision or becoming trapped.

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