Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Rules of the roadQuestion 181 of 424

You come to an open level crossing with a Give Way sign. What should you do?

  1. Give way only to traffic
  2. Look both ways, listen and make sure no train is coming
  3. Sound your horn and cross
  4. Cross at once
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Correct answer: Look both ways, listen and make sure no train is coming

An open crossing has no gates, barriers, attendant or lights. Look and listen before you cross.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307), Rule 298

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026