Railway crossings: Japan Licence Test Practice Questions
Railway-crossing questions test the exact stop-look-listen procedure before crossing tracks.
Every question below appears in the numbered sets listed under “Study this topic by set”. Answers are shown immediately; each carries the same explanation used in the practice app.
Sample questions
Sample question 1
Overtaking is prohibited at a railway crossing or within 30 meters before one.
Answer: True
Sample question 2
At a railway crossing without traffic signals, drivers must bring the vehicle to a complete stop, open a window, and perform a visual and aural check to ensure safety.
Answer: True
Sample question 3
A vehicle is not required to stop when proceeding through a railway crossing with an alarm if the alarm is not sounding.
Answer: False
Sample question 4
When proceeding through a railway crossing, even if one train has just passed by in one direction, there may be another train approaching from the opposite direction immediately afterward. Therefore, drivers must be sure to check the safety of the opposite direction.
Answer: True
Sample question 5
When passing through a railway crossing, it is advisable for a driver not to shift gears and proceed straight through the crossing in the gear used when starting the vehicle.
Answer: True