What must you do at a drawbridge or canal crossing if signs indicate a gate?

• A. Proceed through quickly.
• B. Stop and wait if required by the sign or barrier; proceed when safe.
• C. Ignore the gate if there is little traffic.
• D. Only stop if there is a signal.

Answer: (B)

When you approach a drawbridge or canal crossing, the gate is there to protect both road users and vessels. If signs indicate a gate, you must stop and wait as required by the sign or barrier, and only proceed when it is safe. This means waiting until the gate is fully open or the barrier is raised and any lights or signals indicate you can go. Rushing through or ignoring the gate can put you and a boat at risk, so even with little traffic you should adhere to the gate’s instructions.