Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings Flashcards

Which statement about trains at crossings is true?

Answer: You should expect a train on any track at any time

Trains do not always follow schedules, so expect one on any track, in either direction, at any time.

A crossbuck sign legally means the same as which other sign?

Answer: Yield sign

A crossbuck requires you to yield the right-of-way to trains.

What does a small sign below the crossbuck showing a number mean?

Answer: The number of tracks at the crossing

The number shows how many tracks you will cross, warning you that more than one train may be present.

Which is one of the federal railroad crossing violations for CMV drivers?

Answer: Failing to obey a traffic control device or an enforcement official at a crossing

Ignoring a crossing signal, device, or an officer's directions is one of the six federal crossing violations.

At an active crossing, a police officer waves you across even though the lights are flashing. You should:

Answer: Follow the officer's directions while still looking carefully

An enforcement official's directions override the device, but you should still check the tracks yourself.

At a crossing marked with an EXEMPT sign, a placarded vehicle or bus:

Answer: Does not have to stop unless a train is approaching or visible

Exempt signs mean vehicles normally required to stop can proceed carefully unless a train is approaching.

Which warning sign alerts drivers that a crossing may hang up low trailers?

Answer: Low Ground Clearance sign

A Low Ground Clearance sign warns that the crossing is raised enough to strand vehicles with little clearance underneath.