Ch. 9 · Passenger & Substitute

What is the correct action for a passenger vehicle driver to take when the vehicle becomes immobilized within a railroad crossing due to breakdown or other cause?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

• A.Promptly guide passengers to evacuate to safety and signal approaching trains with a red light
• B.Promptly guide passengers to evacuate to safety and signal approaching trains with a flare or similar device✓
• C.Keep passengers waiting inside the vehicle and signal approaching trains with a flare or similar device
• D.Promptly guide passengers to evacuate to safety and signal approaching trains with the horn

Hikari

I'd use a red light to signal the train, right? It's more visible at a distance.

Misaki

Actually, the correct answer is a flare or similar device. A flare is specifically designed for emergency warnings and is the required tool at railroad crossings.

Hikari

Oh, I see. But at least everyone agrees passengers should get out first, yeah?

Misaki

Exactly. Always evacuate passengers to safety first, then signal the train. Lives before everything else.

Source: Ch. 9 Passenger & Substitute · Section (本文) · 1(2)エ 故障などのため踏切内で動かなくなったときは、速やかに旅客を誘導して退避させるとともに、発炎筒などで列車に合図をすること。

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