# MenkyoQuest — Question ch2_q040

Chapter: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct
Section: 第４節 踏切の通り方
Type: Multiple choice
Difficulty: hard

## Question
Which of the following is the correct response when the warning bell is not ringing or the crossing gate is not lowered?

## Options
A. The equipment is operating normally, so you may cross as is
B. The equipment may be malfunctioning, so always check for safety before crossing
C. Report the warning bell malfunction to the station before crossing
D. Since the crossing gate is not lowered, cross quickly

## Correct answer
B. The equipment may be malfunctioning, so always check for safety before crossing

## Explanation
Chapter 2, Section 4, Item 3 of the Rules of the Road states: "Even when the warning bell is not ringing or the crossing gate is not lowered, the equipment may be malfunctioning, so always check for safety before crossing."

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 1 – Topic 6: Intersections and railroad crossings

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
３ 警報機が鳴つていないときや、遮断機が降りていないときでも、機械が故障している場合がありますから、必ず安全を確かめてから渡るようにしましよう。

## Tags
踏切, 警報機, 遮断機, 故障, 安全確認

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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