North Carolina (NC) Permit Practice Test

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When approaching a railroad crossing without any signals or gates, drivers should:

Stop within 15 feet of the tracks.
Speed up to cross the tracks quickly.
Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary.
Proceed at the same speed.

The correct answer is: Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary.

Approaching a railroad crossing without any signals or gates can be dangerous as it could mean that a train is about to pass through. Therefore, it is important to slow down and prepare to stop if necessary. Option A is incorrect because 15 feet may not be a safe distance to stop, especially if the train is coming at a high speed. Option B is incorrect because it is never advisable to speed up when crossing railroad tracks as it increases the risk of an accident. Option D is incorrect because not changing your speed can be dangerous if a train is about to pass through, and it is always better to be prepared to stop if needed.