Rail Safety and Signages

Question 1

Where can a person cross a train or tram line on a railroad?

Accepted Answer

Use the road crossing if there is a pedestrian facility nearby or if there are none within 20 meters.

Answer

On the road at any level crossing.

Answer

Any location on the track.

Question 2

What must you do if the red lights on this sign are flashing?

Accepted Answer

Stop. Until the red lights cease blinking, you are not allowed to pass the level crossing.

Answer

If it is safe to do so, stop until the train has past.

Answer

If you can safely cross the crossing, slow down and proceed with caution.

Question 3

When may you start crossing at a railway level crossing if the boom gates are down and the signals are flashing?

Accepted Answer

Only when the gate is closed and the lights are off.

Answer

If it's safe to do so, go around the locked gate.

Answer

If you are unable to observe an approaching train.

Question 4

What action should you take in response to this sign?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, scan both directions for approaching trains, and if none are seen, move cautiously.

Answer

After slowing down, carefully cross the crossing while scanning both directions for trains.

Answer

Only stop if there is a train at the crossing.

Question 5

What should you do if the signal at a railroad level crossing does not indicate that a train or tram is approaching?

Accepted Answer

Only cross if there is a clear path through the crossing and if the opposite side allows for uninterrupted driving past it.

Answer

Always come to an immediate stop.

Answer

Cross the tracks quickly and at a high speed.

Question 6

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Train level crossing up ahead; slow down, watch for trains, and be ready to stop.

Answer

Ahead is a give-way sign; slow down and be ready to halt.

Answer

Drive slowly if you see sheep or cattle crossing the road up ahead.

Question 7

When the signals are not flashing, what does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

If the warning lights begin to flash, signaling an approaching train, be ready to stop.

Answer

Maintain the same speed while scanning both directions for incoming trains.

Answer

Stop and scan both directions for oncoming trains.