Road Signs Test Railroad Crossing Signs 3

Question 1

What pavement markings typically appear on the road surface in advance of a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

An X and the letters 'RR' painted in white or yellow

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A large 'STOP' painted in white on the road

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Yellow diagonal lines across both lanes

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Blue arrows pointing toward the crossing

Question 2

At a railroad crossing without gates or flashing lights, you must stop when:

Accepted Answer

A train is approaching or clearly visible on the tracks

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Only when a crossing guard signals you to stop

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Only at night when visibility is limited

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Only when other vehicles ahead of you have stopped

Question 3

The round yellow railroad advance warning sign is placed at what location?

Accepted Answer

Ahead of the crossing at a distance that gives drivers time to stop safely

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Directly at the crossing itself beside the tracks

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Exactly 1,000 feet before every crossing

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On the opposite side of the tracks from the approaching driver

Question 4

Which of the following actions is illegal and dangerous at a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

Driving around lowered crossing gates

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Looking both ways before crossing

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Stopping at least 15 feet from the tracks

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Turning off your radio to listen for trains

Question 5

Why is it dangerous to allow any part of your vehicle to remain over railroad tracks?

Accepted Answer

A train could strike your vehicle because trains cannot stop quickly or swerve

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The vibration from trains can damage your tires and suspension

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Railroad employees will issue an immediate fine

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Your engine may stall due to magnetic fields from the rails

Question 6

When two trains approach the same crossing from opposite directions simultaneously, you should:

Accepted Answer

Wait until both trains have completely cleared the crossing before proceeding

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Cross immediately after the first train passes if the lights stop flashing

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Proceed as soon as you can see no train on one side of the tracks

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Honk your horn to alert the train engineers you are waiting

Question 7

What is the purpose of the white X painted on the road surface at a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

To warn drivers that railroad tracks cross the road ahead

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To mark where vehicles must stop in an emergency

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To indicate the center of the intersection

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To show where pedestrians should cross the tracks