Rules of the roadQuestion 178 of 424

A sign tells you to use the railway telephone before you cross. Who must obey it?

  1. Only drivers of cars with trailers
  2. Only lorry drivers
  3. Drivers of large or slow vehicles, and others shown on the sign
  4. Only drivers of learner cars
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Correct answer: Drivers of large or slow vehicles, and others shown on the sign

Large, slow or long low vehicles, and those herding animals, may need more time to clear a crossing. You must obey the sign.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307), Rule 294

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026