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You must stop as soon as the crossing lights start flashing red and the alarm bells start ringing; the barriers only lower a few seconds later

Source: RVV 1990 art. 78 · checked 2026-10-23

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About Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light: which statement is WRONG?

  1. You must stop as soon as the crossing lights start flashing red and the alarm bells start ringing; the barriers only lower a few seconds later.
  2. Both types of level crossing have flashing lights and alarm bells; the only difference is the presence or absence of barriers.
  3. Every level-crossing marker post stands at the same distance from the crossing, regardless of how many stripes it has.
  4. One Saint Andrew's cross means one track, two crosses mean two OR MORE tracks at that same crossing — not two crossings.
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Correct answer: Every level-crossing marker post stands at the same distance from the crossing, regardless of how many stripes it has.

Each diagonal stripe represents 80 metres: three stripes at 240 m, two stripes at 160 m, one stripe at 80 m before the crossing

Why learners get this wrong: You only need to stop for a level crossing once the barriers start to lower, not already at the red flashing light.

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Each diagonal stripe represents 80 metres: three stripes at 240 m, two stripes at 160 m, one stripe at 80 m before the crossing.

  1. False
  2. True
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Correct answer: True

Each diagonal stripe represents 80 metres: three stripes at 240 m, two stripes at 160 m, one stripe at 80 m before the crossing

Why learners get this wrong: Every level-crossing marker post stands at the same distance from the crossing, regardless of how many stripes it has.

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About Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light: which statement is correct?

  1. A level crossing without barriers (recognisable by the locomotive-symbol sign) is less dangerous, so you may drive over it faster.
  2. You must stop as soon as the crossing lights start flashing red and the alarm bells start ringing; the barriers only lower a few seconds later.
  3. Overtaking just before or on a level crossing is legally prohibited, just like at a pedestrian crossing (zebra crossing).
  4. Just before a level crossing you always wait until after the crossing to overtake a cyclist, even with a clear view and enough room.
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Correct answer: You must stop as soon as the crossing lights start flashing red and the alarm bells start ringing; the barriers only lower a few seconds later.

You must stop as soon as the crossing lights start flashing red and the alarm bells start ringing; the barriers only lower a few seconds later

Why learners get this wrong: A level crossing without barriers (recognisable by the locomotive-symbol sign) is less dangerous, so you may drive over it faster.

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About Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light: which statement is WRONG?

  1. One Saint Andrew's cross means one track, two crosses mean two OR MORE tracks at that same crossing — not two crossings.
  2. Both types of level crossing have flashing lights and alarm bells; the only difference is the presence or absence of barriers.
  3. Each diagonal stripe represents 80 metres: three stripes at 240 m, two stripes at 160 m, one stripe at 80 m before the crossing.
  4. You only need to stop for a level crossing once the barriers start to lower, not already at the red flashing light.
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Correct answer: You only need to stop for a level crossing once the barriers start to lower, not already at the red flashing light.

You must stop as soon as the crossing lights start flashing red and the alarm bells start ringing; the barriers only lower a few seconds later

Why learners get this wrong: Two Saint Andrew's crosses on one post mean there are two separate level crossings right after each other.

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At a level crossing without barriers (sign with the locomotive) near Nunspeet the lights start flashing red and the bell rings. What do you do?

  1. I still drive through quickly, because without barriers this crossing is less strictly secured
  2. I stop immediately
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Correct answer: I stop immediately

The red-flashing-light stop duty applies exactly the same at a J11 crossing without barriers

Why learners get this wrong: A level crossing without barriers (recognisable by the locomotive-symbol sign) is less dangerous, so you may drive over it faster.

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