Road signsQuestion 20 of 309

The lights at a railway crossing flash and the bell rings. What does this mean?

  1. A train is coming. You must stop.
  2. You may cross if no train is in sight.
  3. The crossing is closed for repair.
  4. The train has already passed.
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Correct answer: A train is coming. You must stop.

Flashing lights and a bell mean a train is near. You must stop and wait.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 7.5 Railway Crossings, page 94

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026