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Rules of the roadQuestion 172 of 424

When may you drive onto a level crossing?

  1. Only when your car has room to clear the crossing on the far side
  2. As soon as the barrier lifts, whatever the traffic
  3. When you can see no train
  4. When you are in a queue and others are going
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Correct answer: Only when your car has room to clear the crossing on the far side

Wait until you can drive right across the crossing. Do not stop or park on or near it.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307), Rule 291

Practice rules of the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026