Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

When passing through a railroad crossing, you must always come to a complete stop, open the window, and confirm safety to the left and right with your own eyes and ears, in all cases.

[True / False · Medium]

Hikari

Railroad crossings are always stop, look, and listen—no exceptions, right?

Misaki

Almost, but not quite. If there's a traffic signal at the crossing, you can follow the signal and you don't have to stop. The statement says 'in all cases,' so it's false.

Hikari

Oh, so the signal overrides the stop rule.

Misaki

Correct. General rule: stop and check. Exception: follow the signal when one is present.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第1節 踏切 - 一時停止と安全確認) · Rules of the Road, Ch.6 §1 (Railroad crossings) — Stop at the stop position, open the window to confirm by sight and sound that no train is approaching, then cross in a gear you will not need to shift out of. Never enter when the alarm is ringing or the gate is closing.

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