Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Road Signs
You approach a railway crossing where the red signal lights are flashing. What should you do?
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Correct Answer: A. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing, then proceed when safe
Flashing red railway lights mean a train is approaching or is in the crossing area. You must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing. Trying to beat the train is extremely dangerous — a collision with a train is almost always fatal and never worth saving a few seconds.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B.Quickly cross before a train arrivesAttempting to cross before a train arrives is the cause of the majority of train-vehicle fatalities in Canada; the lights mean stop, not race.
- C.Slow down and look for the train — proceed at 20 km/hFlashing lights require a full stop, not a reduced-speed cross; any speed across an active crossing is prohibited.
- D.Turn around and find a different routeTurning around on a railway approach is unnecessary and often illegal depending on road markings; simply wait for the lights to stop.