Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Rules of the roadQuestion 173 of 424

The red lights flash at a level crossing. Where must you stop?

  1. On the crossing
  2. Behind the white line across the road
  3. At the end of the barrier
  4. Just past the white line
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Correct answer: Behind the white line across the road

You must obey the flashing red lights and stop behind the white line.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307), Rule 293

Practice rules of the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026