Idaho Sharing the road Test 2

A railroad gate is down, but you cannot see a train. What should you do?

Correct answer: Remain stopped; never drive through, under or around the lowered gate.

A lowered or lowering gate is not optional. The train may be hard to see or approaching on another track.

Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, July 2026; printed/PDF p. 61 — Railroad Crossings — gates ↗

Traffic beyond the tracks is stopped, leaving less than a car length of room. The crossing signals are not active. What should you do?

Correct answer: Wait before the tracks until there is room for your entire vehicle beyond them.

Never enter a crossing unless there is adequate space for the full vehicle on the other side. No part of the vehicle should wait on the tracks.

Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, July 2026; printed/PDF p. 61 — Railroad Crossings — traffic storage ↗

One train clears a crossing with more than one track. What must you check before proceeding when the warnings permit?

Correct answer: That no second train is approaching on another track and the crossing is safe.

A passing train can hide another. Check every track and obey the signals and gates before moving.

Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, July 2026; printed/PDF p. 61 — Railroad Crossings — second train ↗