FREE Rail Safety and Signages Questions and Answers
What action should you take in response to this sign?
When approaching a level crossing with a stop sign, you must stop and yield to any approaching or entering trains or trams.
When may you start crossing at a railway level crossing if the boom gates are down and the signals are flashing?
"Never try to cross the lines if there are warning bells or lights flashing, or if a gate, boom, or barrier is closed, or if it is opening or closing at the crossing. Even if you saw a train go by, another one might be coming."
Where can a person cross a train or tram line on a railroad?
At a level crossing, pedestrians must use the designated area. You can use the road crossing if there are no pedestrian facilities within 20 meters of the level crossing.
What must you do if the red lights on this sign are flashing?
Never cross a level crossing while warning bells are ringing, lights are flashing, a gate, boom, or other barrier is closed, or is opening or shutting. Even if you saw a train go by, another one might be coming.
When the signals are not flashing, what does this sign mean?
Be ready to stop if the lights flash if you encounter a level crossing with a stop sign. If a train or tram is approaching or if you cannot drive through the crossing safely to the other side without stopping, never enter a level crossing.
What should you do if the signal at a railroad level crossing does not indicate that a train or tram is approaching?
Never cross a level crossing if a train or tram is coming, or if a road beyond the crossing is blocked and you can't drive through it safely to the other side.
What does this sign mean?
If you encounter a level crossing with a give way sign, you must slow down, keep an eye out for trains, and be ready to stop for any oncoming or approaching trains or trams.