Theory Test book question

mle1324

Just got the drivers theory test book there the other day and was reading throught it.

I came to a questions that has confused me compleatly.

ABMW0217.

Q. At a level crossing with unattended gates you should....

Ans.
(a) drive half-way across and close the first gate before opening the second.
(b) open both gates and after passing the first stop and close it.
* (c) open both gates before proceeding to coss.
(d) telephone the nearest railway station before opening a gate.

Two questions.

1. Is this book really implying that me or any person who holds a licence to open railway gates ?
2. Where abouts in this wonderful country or ours is there unattended gates that need to be opened manualy ?

MascotDec85

mle1324 wrote: »

Just got the drivers theory test book there the other day and was reading throught it.

I came to a questions that has confused me compleatly.

ABMW0217.

Q. At a level crossing with unattended gates you should....

Ans.
(a) drive half-way across and close the first gate before opening the second.
(b) open both gates and after passing the first stop and close it.
* (c) open both gates before proceeding to coss.
(d) telephone the nearest railway station before opening a gate.

Two questions.

1. Is this book really implying that me or any person who holds a licence to open railway gates ?
2. Where abouts in this wonderful country or ours is there unattended gates that need to be opened manualy ?

If you have the Rules of the Road Book see page 75

What you MUST do:

1. Stop clear of the railway line so you have a good view along the track in both directions

2. Look fog the approach of trains. In fog or at night, watch for the light of an approaching train

3. Listen for the horn or the sound of an approaching train.

4. See that both gates are open before starting to cross or wait for all barriers to go back up before moving on

5. Close both gates after you cross.

6. Obey an other instructions signposted at the crossing.

I'd assume that unmanned crossings may exist in remote areas where it's not cost effective to have it manned or auto-controlled

mle1324

Dont have that book.

So basically the gates are always going to be shut for cars and in order for the car to proceed the driver or who-ever must close the gates (i.e: block the rail line for a better word) in order to let themself through and then re open them for any on comming trains once they have gotten to the other side of the track ?

MascotDec85

mle1324 wrote: »

Dont have that book.

So basically the gates are always going to be shut for cars and in order for the car to proceed the driver or who-ever must close the gates (i.e: block the rail line for a better word) in order to let themself through and then re open them for any on comming trains once they have gotten to the other side of the track ?

Yes. Make sure no trains are coming. Open both gates. Drive across the track to the other side. Close gates (comply with any other rules if they exist). Drive on.

I'd suggest you get a copy of The Rules of The Road book. It's a great reference for things like that, now, while you are studying for your theory, and in the future.

mle1324

MascotDec85 wrote: »

Yes. Make sure no trains are coming. Open both gates. Drive across the track to the other side. Close gates (comply with any other rules if they exist). Drive on.

Sounds like something you would do in the 1950s-60s :rolleyes:

Thanks for you help Mascot

MascotDec85

mle1324 wrote: »

Sounds like something you would do in the 1950s-60s :rolleyes:

Thanks for you help Mascot

There's a manned crossing like that between Cabra/Finglas where the wee dude comes out his hut and closes then opens the gates

Have a wee look at my edit in my last post Re. The RotR Book

challengemaster

mle1324 wrote: »

Sounds like something you would do in the 1950s-60s :rolleyes:

Thanks for you help Mascot

tbh, there's more likelyhood of them being manned back then! :P

MascotDec85

challengemaster wrote: »

tbh, there's more likelyhood of them being manned back then! :P

mle1324

MascotDec85 wrote: »

There's a manned crossing like that between Cabra/Finglas where the wee dude comes out his hut and closes then opens the gates

Have a wee look at my edit in my last post Re. The RotR Book

Believe me I know that one all too well....me da knows it even better

I'll try and get hold of that book in the next few days if I can thanks again

MascotDec85

mle1324 wrote: »

Believe me I know that one all too well....me da knows it even better

I'll try and get hold of that book in the next few days if I can thanks again

No worries, best of luck

**Timbuk2**

I remember these types of level crossings in the bogs in County Mayo. They have gates like the gates of fields. You open them outwards - they don't block the lines when you open them. You open both of them, make sure nothing is coming and drive over the level crossing. You then close both the gates to make sure that no animals get on the lines.

They are actually very dangerous those types of level crossings, but I don't think there are many left these days.