BC Class 5&7
BC road signs practice question Q-0045: Why does that warrant a sign at all?
The sign shown tells you there is a railway crossing on a side road ahead. Why does that warrant a sign at all?
- a Because the side road is closed whenever a train passes
- b Because you must stop before every side road that has a crossing
- c Because trains on side roads have no horn requirement
- d Because vehicles ahead of you may stop unexpectedly for the crossing
Answer
Because vehicles ahead of you may stop unexpectedly for the crossing
Learn to Drive Smart · LTDS-2026-03 · Chapter 3 · Signs, signals and road markings · Railway signs
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