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Right of wayQuestion 67 of 309

Lights flash at a railway crossing. How far from the nearest rail must you stop?

  1. At least 1 metre
  2. At least 2 metres
  3. At least 5 metres
  4. At least 15 metres
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Correct answer: At least 5 metres

Stop not less than 5 metres from the nearest rail. Do not go until it is safe.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 4.12 Railway crossings, page 41

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026