Northwest Territories Knowledge Test Coach
Right of wayQuestion 60 of 202

The lights at a railway crossing flash and the bell rings. What must you do?

  1. Cross quickly if no train shows
  2. Slow down and cross with care
  3. Stop only if a gate lowers
  4. Stop and wait until the lights and bell stop
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Correct answer: Stop and wait until the lights and bell stop

Flashing lights and a bell mean a train is coming. Stop at least five metres from the nearest rail.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 8, Flashing red light signals and bell, page 136

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026