Road Signs Test Railroad Crossing Signs 2

Question 1

Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing mean you must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross

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Slow down and proceed with caution

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Yield to any visible trains then proceed

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Stop and wait exactly 30 seconds before crossing

Question 2

When crossing gates are lowering or fully down, you must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait for the gates to fully rise before proceeding

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Drive around the gates if no train is visible

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Slow to 10 mph and proceed carefully

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Honk your horn and wait for a signal

Question 3

How close to the nearest rail must you stop when required to halt at a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

At least 15 feet

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At least 5 feet

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At least 50 feet

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At least 100 feet

Question 4

After a train passes and the lights stop flashing, you should:

Accepted Answer

Look and listen for a second train before crossing

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Immediately drive across the tracks

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Wait exactly 10 seconds then proceed

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Sound your horn to signal it is safe

Question 5

A 'LOW GROUND CLEARANCE CROSSING' sign warns that:

Accepted Answer

Vehicles with very low chassis may scrape or become stuck on raised tracks

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The crossing is located at a low elevation below sea level

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The speed limit drops to a low value near the tracks

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Train signals are mounted low on the crossing post

Question 6

What does an 'EXEMPT' sign posted below a railroad crossing sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Certain vehicles normally required to stop are not required to stop at this crossing

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All vehicles may pass without stopping

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Emergency vehicles have priority at this crossing

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The crossing has been permanently closed to traffic

Question 7

If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks, you should immediately:

Accepted Answer

Get everyone out and move away at an angle toward any approaching train

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Stay in the vehicle and call 911

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Try to restart the vehicle repeatedly

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Push the vehicle sideways off the tracks yourself