Rules of the road
Your car breaks down while you are on a level crossing. What should you do first?
- Stay in the car and wait for help
- Try to restart the engine several times
- Push the car forward onto the track
- Get everyone out and clear of the crossingCorrect
Why?
If your car breaks down on a level crossing, Rule 299 of The Highway Code says to get everyone out and clear of the crossing first, then use the railway telephone to tell the signal operator.
Highway Code rule 299