Road Signs Test Railroad Crossing Signs

Question 1

What shape is the advance warning sign for a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

Round

Answer

Railroad advance warning signs are uniquely round (circular) and yellow with black symbols, distinguishing them from all other warning signs on US roads.

Question 2

What color and symbol combination appears on the railroad advance warning sign?

Accepted Answer

Yellow background with black 'RR' and an X

Answer

The railroad advance warning sign is yellow with black symbols including 'RR' and an X, placed well in advance of the actual crossing.

Question 3

What is the name of the X-shaped white sign mounted on a post at railroad crossings?

Accepted Answer

Crossbuck

Answer

The crossbuck is the official name for the white X-shaped sign at railroad crossings that reads 'RAILROAD CROSSING.'

Question 4

A crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing legally requires you to:

Accepted Answer

Yield to any approaching train

Answer

A crossbuck sign requires you to yield to trains; you must stop only if a train is approaching or if additional signals such as lights or gates are present.

Question 5

What does a sign reading '2 TRACKS' posted below a crossbuck sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 sets of railroad tracks at the crossing

Answer

A number sign below the crossbuck tells drivers how many sets of tracks are at the crossing, warning them to watch for trains from multiple directions.

Road Signs Test Practice Test

Road Signs Test Practice Test

Road Signs Test Railroad Crossing Signs