Texas Car / Permit practice question · Sharing the Road
You reach a light rail crossing where the gate arms have come down. What is required of you?
Answer choices
- Drive around the arms if no train is in sight
- Cross slowly, because light rail trains stop quickly
- Back up and take another route, since crossing there is never allowed
- Wait for the crossing to clear instead of steering around the arms— Correct answer
Why this is the answer
Never drive around crossing gate arms. Light rail trains cannot start or stop quickly, so you must wait until the way is clear, even if you don't see a train. The handbook notes light rail is quiet and you may not hear it coming. Law enforcement officers issue tickets to violators, and crossing is allowed only at designated crossings.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road with Light Rail
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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