1996 Q7 - level crossings

[Peter]

I have attempted Q7 from the 1996 paper (also in the Mod 3 study pack - section on level crossings). It may be a bit short but I'm sure what else I could add/consider.

The question was:
A 120km/h single line has a gated farm level crossing with a public footpath connecting two fields, which are regularly used for livestock. Visibility in one direction is impaired by farm buildings. Describe suitable crossing arrangements.

Any comments would be appreciated.

You seem to have mixed up two types of crossing use. One one hand you have very well described the operation of a miniature stop light crossing, but then on page 2, you talk about the need to phone the signaller because of the poor visibility.

One aspect that I think you have omitted is anything to do with the fact that the crossing is regularly used by livestock. On this theme, you have said a warning time of 40s without any reasoning. Perhaps think about these two points together and consider what you might provide.

Peter