Before crossing a railroad crossing, you must stop just before it (or just before the stop line if there is one) and check both directions for safety with your own eyes and ears, for example by opening the window.

踏切を通過しようとするときは、その直前（停止線があるときはその直前）で一時停止し、窓を開けるなどして自分の目と耳で左右の安全を確かめなければならない。

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Explanation

As stated, you must make a full stop just before the crossing (or the stop line) and confirm safety in both directions yourself, using your eyes and ears.

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踏切を通過しようとするときは、その直前（停止線があるときは、その直前）で一時停止をし、窓を開けるなどして自分の目と耳で左右の安全を確かめなければなりません。

Source: Rules of the Road — 交通の方法に関する教則第6章危険な場所などでの運転第1節踏切 · National Public Safety Commission Notification No.3

Before crossing a railroad crossing, you must stop just before it (or just before the stop line if there is one) and check both directions for safety with your own eyes and ears, for example by opening the window.

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