When must you stop near railroad crossings?

Stopping near railroad crossings is crucial for ensuring safety while navigating intersections where vehicles must yield to trains. You must stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when approaching a railroad crossing if there are signals flashing or if the crossing gates are lowered.

When signals are flashing, it serves as an alert that a train is approaching, indicating that it is unsafe to proceed. Similarly, lowered crossing gates are a direct signal that you must stop, as they indicate a train is either present or very close to the crossing.

By selecting the option that includes all these scenarios, it encompasses all the correct conditions under which you are required to stop, reinforcing the critical importance of adhering to the signals and signs in place for your safety and the safety of others on the road.