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What are you required to do when the signal in the picture displays a flashing red light?

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  1. You may continue driving straight carefully after stopping first.
  2. Proceed – it is permitted to drive straight when the road is clear.
  3. Drive slowly while passing the crossing.
  4. Always stop before the level crossing, and don’t continue driving until the flashing stops.· Correct answer

Explanation

When red lights flash at a traffic signal before a railway level crossing, you must stop and not continue as long as the lights are flashing. A train may arrive at any moment.

How to approach it

Flashing red at the crossing = stop until it stops

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Common mistake

Thinking you can continue if the way looks clear

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