Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

If a railroad crossing has a traffic light, you may cross without stopping by following the signal.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Section 1 of Chapter 6 of the Rules of the Road states: "If a railroad crossing has a traffic light, you may cross by following the signal." At crossings with traffic lights, you can cross by following the signal without stopping.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 6: Intersections and railroad crossings

Hikari
Hikari
Wait, I thought you always have to stop at a railroad crossing no matter what.
Misaki
Misaki
Usually yes, but if there's a traffic light at the crossing, you can follow the signal without stopping. That's true.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so the traffic light overrides the stop rule?
Misaki
Misaki
Correct. Signal-controlled crossings let you trust the light—it's synced with the trains.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第１節 踏切) · １(１) なお、 踏切に信号機のある場合は、信号に従つて通過することができます。

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