Never pass at railroad grade crossings.

• A. Pass if you have enough time.
• B. Pass if the track is clear.
• C. Pass only if warned.
• D. Never pass at railroad grade crossings.

Answer: (D)

The main rule here is to never pass at railroad grade crossings. This is all about safety: trains can be closer or faster than they appear, and there may be more than one track or signals that you can’t see clearly from behind the vehicle in front. If you try to overtake, you could end up stuck on the tracks if a train arrives, or you might misjudge the timing and enter the crossing while a train is imminent. Even if the track seems clear, you can’t rely on that assumption. The safe approach is to stay behind the vehicle ahead and proceed only when the crossing is completely clear and the signals indicate it’s safe.