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Railroad advance warning
What it means
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.
How the test asks about it
01The railroad crossing announced by this sign has no warning lights or gates. How should you approach it?
- ASpeed up so you clear the tracks quickly
- BCome to a full stop every time
- CReduce your speed and be ready to stop Correct
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.
02What lies ahead of you when you see this sign?
- ATrain tracks that cross the road Correct
- BA marked crosswalk for pedestrians
- CAn area where blasting is going on
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.
03Which warning is given by the sign shown?
- AAn X-shaped intersection is ahead
- BRight turns are prohibited ahead
- CRailroad tracks cross the road ahead Correct
The circular yellow sign marked with an X and the letters RR is posted before a railroad crossing so you have time to slow down. Look and listen for trains and be prepared to stop; the X has nothing to do with turns or road junctions.
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