Quebec SAAQ Knowledge Test — Class 5 Practice Question
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Road Signs
At a railway crossing with flashing red lights (with or without gates), you must stop at least:
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Correct Answer: C. 5 metres from the nearest rail
Stop at least 5 m from the nearest rail — train overhang requires this clearance.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.1 metre from the nearest railOne metre puts you inside the train's overhang — extremely dangerous.
- B.3 metres from the nearest railThree metres falls short of what the Highway Safety Code requires.
- D.10 metres from the nearest railTen metres is more than the required minimum.