Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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You are approaching an Ontario railway crossing. The crossbucks are visible but the flashing lights are off and the gates are up. What is the safest action?
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Correct Answer: B. Still look both ways and listen for trains before proceeding
Signal failure does occur. Even with quiet signals and raised gates, drivers must scan both directions and listen — a safe habit eliminates most train-vehicle collisions. Trains also take over a kilometre to stop, so they cannot compensate for driver inattention.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Assume the tracks are clear and drive across at full speedSignals can fail; assuming the tracks are clear without looking is how signal-failure collisions happen.
- C.Stop completely every time as if there were a stop signOntario law requires a full stop only at a stop sign, flashing red light, or gate; not every quiet crossing.
- D.Sound your horn to warn any approaching trainA vehicle horn is not audible to train crews over the train's own noise; horns do not prevent crossings collisions.