CLP Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings 5

Question 1

Which statement about trains at crossings is true?

Accepted Answer

You should expect a train on any track at any time

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Yield sign

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The number of tracks at the crossing

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Follow the officer's directions while still looking carefully

Answer

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

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