DKTKey points on level crossings for the Australian Capital Territory learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Australian Capital Territory handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
Red lights are flashing at a railway crossing but you cannot see a train. What must you do?
Answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing
A driver must not enter a level crossing when warning lights are flashing or bells are ringing, even if no train is visible.
Practice question 50 · official source
A train has passed and boom gates start to rise. May you drive onto the crossing straight away?
Answer: No, wait until the gates are fully open and the lights stop
You must not enter a crossing while the gate, boom or barrier is closed, opening or closing, or while warning lights are operating.
Practice question 51 · official source
Traffic is queued on the far side of a level crossing, leaving no room for your vehicle. What must you do?
Answer: Stay off the crossing until you can drive right through it
A driver must not enter a level crossing if the crossing, or the road beyond it, is blocked and they cannot drive through.
Practice question 52 · official source
You come to a level crossing with a stop sign. What must you do?
Answer: Stop before the line or sign and give way to any train or tram
A stop sign at a level crossing means you stop at the stop line or sign and give way to trains and trams on, approaching or entering the crossing.
Practice question 53 · official source
You come to a level crossing with a give way sign. What must you do?
Answer: Slow down, look both ways and stop if a train is on or approaching
At a give way sign or line at a level crossing you must give way to trains and trams by slowing down and stopping if needed to avoid a collision.
Practice question 54 · official source
While you are driving across a level crossing, the lights start flashing. What should you do?
Answer: Keep going and clear the crossing as soon as it is safe
A driver who has entered a level crossing must leave it as soon as they can do so safely. Never stop on the tracks.
Practice question 55 · official source
When must you not drive onto a railway level crossing?
Answer: When the road beyond the crossing is blocked by traffic
You must not enter a level crossing if you cannot drive through it because traffic or another obstruction is blocking the road beyond.
Practice question 56 · official source
What must you do when you approach a railway level crossing that has a STOP sign?
Answer: Stop before the line or sign, then cross when safe
A STOP sign at a level crossing means you must stop every time and give way to any train or tram on, approaching or entering the crossing.
Practice question 57 · official source
You come to a railway crossing with a STOP sign. What must you do?
Answer: Stop, look both ways, and cross only when it is safe
At a level crossing with a stop sign you must stop and give way to any train, crossing only when it is safe.