Railroad advance warning: The railroad crossing announced by this sign has no warning lights or gates. How should you approach it?

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Why

A crossing without lights or gates gives no automatic warning of a train, so slow down, look both ways, listen, and be ready to stop. A car need not stop every time unless a train is coming or a STOP sign is posted, and speeding up to get across is never safe.

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Topic: Railroad crossings   License: Car permit

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• Railroad Crossings and Work Zones

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