Right of wayQuestion 68 of 309

A railway crossing has a gate that is down. What must you do?

  1. Drive around it if no train is in view
  2. Drive around it slowly
  3. Drive through it if you are in a hurry
  4. Wait; never drive around the gate
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Correct answer: Wait; never drive around the gate

A gate or barrier stops vehicles from crossing. Driving around it is against the law.

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