When approaching a level crossing with infrequent train traffic, are you always required to check for any approaching trains?

Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

Yes. When approaching any railway crossing, whatever the volume of rail traffic, you must always make sure that no rail vehicle is coming. The photo shows a railway crossing with a B-20 STOP sign and a St Andrew's cross on a road with little traffic. Light rail traffic does not mean no traffic. The duty to take extra care comes from Art. 28 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act.

← Previous question

In this situation, do you have the right to overtake the vehicle in front of you by driving onto the part of the road designated for oncoming traffic, if you can stop before the railway crossing?

Next question →

In this scenario, do you have the right to cross the railway tracks without being sure that there’s enough space to continue driving on the other side of the level crossing?

Guides