You're driving a vehicle that's over 17 metres (55 feet) long. What should you do at a level crossing?
- A Cross over using your horn and hazard warning lights
- B Stop before the crossing and phone the signal operator
- C Increase your speed to clear the crossing quickly
- D Stop before the crossing and look both ways before going on
Why this is the answer
If your vehicle is over 17 metres (55 feet) long and you wish to cross a level crossing, you must stop before the crossing and telephone the signal operator.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Cross over using your horn and hazard warning lights — The horn and hazard lights do not shorten the crossing or the train's stopping distance.
- C
- Increase your speed to clear the crossing quickly — Speeding across is how long vehicles get stuck halfway.
- D
- Stop before the crossing and look both ways before going on — Looking both ways is not enough for a vehicle this long; the operator decides.
Where this comes from
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 3
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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