Rules of the roadQuestion 174 of 424

The amber light comes on as you are crossing the white line at a level crossing. What should you do?

  1. Reverse back
  2. Stop at once
  3. Keep going
  4. Wait on the crossing
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Correct answer: Keep going

You are already past the white line, so keep going.

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