Just before a level crossing near Meppel there is a post with two St Andrew's crosses one above the other. You want to cross. What do you take into account?
- This crossing has no barriers, only lights and bells
- There are two separate crossings right after each other
- ✓ This one crossing has two or more tracks
Correct answer: This one crossing has two or more tracks
Explanation
False — you read the crosses as a sign about the protection. The number of crosses counts the tracks; a crossing without barriers is shown by the sign with the locomotive
Why learners get this wrong
- Wrong: you read the crosses as a sign about the protection. The number of crosses counts the tracks; a crossing without barriers is shown by the sign with the locomotive
- Wrong: you confuse tracks with crossings. Two St Andrew's crosses mean two or more tracks on the same crossing; a second train can be hidden behind the first
Topic: Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light
Read the rule: Core: Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light
Sections
- Challenge: Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light
- The model: Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light
- Core: Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light
- Why it matters: Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light
- Active recall: Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light
- Teach back: Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light
- Memory hook: Level crossing: markers, the Saint Andrew's cross, and the red flashing light