Road Sign Recognition: Railroad Crossing Sign Recognition Scenarios

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You approach a railroad crossing with a crossbuck sign and a sign below it showing the number ‘2.’ What does this indicate?

The crossing is closed for two hours.

There are two tracks to cross; check that all tracks are clear before proceeding.

You can proceed without stopping.

You must stop for two minutes.

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You see pavement markings with an ‘X’ and ‘RR’ before a railroad crossing on a two-lane road. What do these markings indicate?

The crossing is closed.

You must stop immediately.

They mean the same as the advance warning sign: slow down, look and listen for a train.

You may pass other vehicles.

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At a railroad crossing with gates, flashing red lights, and bells, what must you do when the lights begin to flash and the gate lowers?

Drive around the gate if you do not see a train.

Stop only if you see a train.

Proceed slowly through the crossing.

Stop and remain stopped until the gates go up and the lights stop flashing.

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You approach a railroad crossing and see pavement markings with an ‘X’ and ‘RR’ along with a no-passing marking. What should you do?

Ignore the markings if you do not see a train.

Only stop if you see flashing lights.

Slow down, look and listen for a train, and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Pass any slow vehicles before the crossing.

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You see a no passing zone sign before a railroad crossing on a two-lane road. What does this mean?

Only trucks are prohibited from passing.

You may pass if the road is clear.

You must stop at the sign.

Passing is not allowed near the crossing; you must not overtake other vehicles.

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At a railroad crossing with a crossbuck sign and no white stop line painted, where must you stop if required?

Anywhere before the crossing.

Directly on the tracks.

Exactly 10 feet from the tracks.

No closer than 15 feet and no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail.

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After a train passes at a crossing with more than one track, the lights are still flashing. What should you do?

Proceed immediately after the first train passes.

Remain stopped until all tracks are clear and the lights stop flashing.

Ignore the lights if you do not see another train.

Cross quickly before another train comes.

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You are stopped at a railroad crossing with a white stop line painted before the tracks. Where should the front of your vehicle be positioned?

Anywhere before the crossing.

Past the stop line but before the tracks.

Directly on the tracks.

Behind the white stop line.

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You approach a railroad crossing and see a round, black-on-yellow warning sign with an ‘X’ and ‘RR.’ What should you do as you near the crossing?

Only stop if you see flashing red lights.

Speed up to cross the tracks quickly.

Slow down, look and listen for a train, and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Ignore the sign unless you see a train.

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At a railroad crossing with flashing red lights and bells but no gate, what should you do when the lights begin to flash?

Honk your horn and cross quickly.

Slow down but do not stop.

Stop and yield the right-of-way to the train.

Proceed if you do not see a train.

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About the Road Sign Recognition: Railroad Crossing Sign Recognition Scenarios practice quiz

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