At a level crossing, a white flashing light means there is danger and you must stop.

Explanation

A white flashing light at a level crossing means exactly the opposite: no train is approaching, you may proceed. Only the red flashing light means stop

Why learners get this wrong

• A white flashing light at a level crossing means exactly the opposite: no train is approaching, you may proceed. Only the red flashing light means stop

Topic: Special lights: tram/bus, level crossing, bridge and lane

Read the rule: Core: Special lights: tram/bus, level crossing, bridge and lane

Sections

• Challenge: Special lights: tram/bus, level crossing, bridge and lane
• The model: Special lights: tram/bus, level crossing, bridge and lane
• Core: Special lights: tram/bus, level crossing, bridge and lane
• Why it matters: Special lights: tram/bus, level crossing, bridge and lane
• Active recall: Special lights: tram/bus, level crossing, bridge and lane
• Teach back: Special lights: tram/bus, level crossing, bridge and lane
• Memory hook: Special lights: tram/bus, level crossing, bridge and lane

Terms

• Bridge light: red means stop
• Overweglicht rood knipperend stop
• Overweglicht wit knipperend geen trein
• Rijstrooklicht rood kruis niet volgen
• Rijstrooklicht witte pijl voorwaarschuwing
• Lane lights: follow the green arrow

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