Gate: what it means

What it means

There is a gate or boom across the road ahead.

What you must do

Slow down and be prepared to stop if the gates are closing or are closed.

Where you see it

At a railway crossing or on a roadway ahead.

Remember

Gate or boom ahead: it may be closing or closed, so be prepared to stop.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Apart from a roadway ahead, at which place is the Gate warning sign found?

   • A At a tunnel
   • B At a railway crossing
   • C At a narrow bridge
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   Answer: B: At a railway crossing

   The Gate sign is found at a railway crossing or a roadway ahead.

2. Question 2

   Which of these signs warns that there is a gate or boom across the road ahead?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture A

   This sign warns you that a gate or boom is across the road ahead.

3. Question 3

   You pass a Gate warning sign and observe that the gates across the road ahead are closing. What must you do?

   • A Slow down and be prepared to stop
   • B Accelerate in order to pass before the gates close
   • C Sound the hooter and proceed without reducing speed
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   Answer: A: Slow down and be prepared to stop

   You must slow down and be ready to stop if the gates are closing or closed.