Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

Your vehicle broke down and became immobilized at a railroad crossing that has no emergency alert device, and you have also used up all your flares. Which is the correct response in this situation?

[Multiple choice · Hard]

Answer: C: Signal by burning something nearby that produces smoke

Explanation

Section 2 (3) of Chapter 6, Section 1 of the Rules of the Road states: "If you do not have flares or have used them up, signal by burning something nearby that produces smoke." Alternative measures are provided for when flares are unavailable.

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

Hikari
Hikari
No flares left… should I just yell really loud or something?
Misaki
Misaki
Shouting won't reach the train operator. Instead, burn something nearby that makes smoke — that's the official fallback signal.
Hikari
Hikari
Burn something? Like grass or cloth?
Misaki
Misaki
Right. Anything that produces visible smoke will alert the train when equipment fails you.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第１節 踏切) · ２(３) 発炎筒などがなかつたり、使い切つてしまつたりしたときは、煙の出やすいものを付近で燃やすなどして合図をする。

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