Rules of the road

You are approaching a level crossing in slow, queuing traffic. When should you drive onto the crossing?

As soon as the car in front moves off
Whenever the barriers are up, even in a queue
Only when the road is clear on the other side
Correct
When the driver behind flashes you

Why?

In slow traffic near a level crossing, Rule 291 of The Highway Code says you must never drive onto the crossing until the road is clear on the other side, and you must never stop on the crossing itself.

Highway Code rule 291

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