(89/200) When approaching a railway crossing with activated flashing red lights and a bell:

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Cross the tracks if the train is at least 250 metres away Slow down, check for trains, then cross the tracks Do not stop or shift gears while crossing Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail and wait for the train to pass

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In Alberta, when approaching a railway crossing with activated flashing red lights and a bell, the law requires you to stop. According to the Alberta Driver's Guide, you must stop at least 5 metres (16 feet) from the nearest rail, and you must not proceed until the lights have stopped flashing, the bell has stopped ringing, and it is safe to cross. The flashing red lights and bell indicate that a train is approaching or occupying the crossing, and it is illegal and dangerous to cross until they are deactivated.

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: Stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail and wait for the train to pass

The correct answer is to stop at least 5 metres from the nearest rail and wait for the train to pass. This is the legal and safe action required by Alberta traffic laws. Stopping at a safe distance ensures you are clear of the train's path and allows you to observe the crossing before proceeding after the train has passed and the signals have stopped.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: Cross the tracks if the train is at least 250 metres away

This is incorrect because the presence of activated flashing red lights and a bell means you must stop, regardless of the train's distance. The signals are activated well in advance of the train's arrival, and it is impossible to accurately judge the train's speed and distance. Proceeding while the signals are active is illegal and extremely dangerous.

Option: Slow down, check for trains, then cross the tracks

This is incorrect because slowing down and checking is not sufficient when the signals are activated. The law requires a full stop at a specified distance from the rail. Merely slowing down does not ensure you are at a safe distance and could lead to you being on the tracks when the train arrives.

Option: Do not stop or shift gears while crossing

This is incorrect because this advice applies to crossing railway tracks when it is safe to do so (e.g., when signals are not activated). When the flashing red lights and bell are active, you must stop before the tracks, not continue across. Shifting gears is irrelevant to the required action of stopping.

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(89/200) When approaching a railway crossing with activated flashing red lights and a bell:

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