The booklet describes the safe method of using level crossings, including the need to obey the instructions on the signs and the requirement to always to close the gates after crossing. It also sets out the hazards associated with various types of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists using the level crossing and the local conditions such as adverse weather or overgrown vegetation which might affect the safety of the user. Illustrated below are some of the extracts from the booklet, which are relevant to this accident. .