Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What's the first thing you should do?
- A Tell drivers behind what's happened
- B Leave your vehicle and get everyone clear
- C Walk down the track and signal the next train
- D Stay in your car until you're told to move
Why this is the answer
If your vehicle breaks down on a level crossing, your first priority is to get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing. Then use the railway telephone, if there is one, to tell the signal operator. If you have time before the train arrives, move the vehicle clear of the crossing, but only do this if the alarm signals are not activated.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Tell drivers behind what's happened — The people behind you are in far less danger than the people in your car.
- C
- Walk down the track and signal the next train — Walking on a railway is extremely dangerous, and a train cannot stop for you.
- D
- Stay in your car until you're told to move — Staying in the vehicle is the one thing you must not do.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 6
- The Highway Code — rule 299
- Know Your Traffic Signs — page 30
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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