Car permit · Railroad crossings
Railroad advance warning: What lies ahead of you when you see this sign?
Correct answer: Train tracks that cross the road.
Answer options
- ATrain tracks that cross the road Correct
- BA marked crosswalk for pedestrians
- CAn area where blasting is going on
Why
A round yellow sign with a black X and two R letters gives advance warning of a railroad crossing. Reduce your speed, look and listen for trains in both directions, and be ready to stop.
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Topic: Railroad crossings License: Car permit
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