What actions are required when approaching a controlled crossing protected by signals?

• A. Stop before the crossing, regardless of signals.
• B. Maintain speed and proceed through the crossing.
• C. Slow to appropriate speed, obey signals, and be prepared to stop if necessary.
• D. Honk continuously and proceed.

Answer: (C)

Approaching a controlled crossing protected by signals, you must slow to a safe, appropriate speed, obey the signal indications, and be prepared to stop if necessary. The signals guide you: if a stop indication is shown, you stop before the crossing; if the signal allows proceed, you move through at a reduced speed that lets you react to any changing conditions and stop if the indication changes or the crossing isn’t clear. This approach keeps you within the stopping distance needed and ensures you don’t race through a crossing when a train could be approaching. Hurrying through or ignoring the signals would create a dangerous situation.