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Railroad Advance Warning: What It Means & What To Do

Railroad Advance Warning (W10-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A railroad crossing is ahead
MUTCD CodeW10-1
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Railroad Advance Warning Mean?

A railroad crossing is ahead. Be prepared to stop for trains.

About This Sign

This circular yellow sign with an X and RR warns of an upcoming railroad crossing.

Commonly Confused With

Railroad Crossbuck (W10-2) - x-shaped (crossbuck) white with black warning sign: You are at a railroad crossing

Railroad Crossbuck

W10-2

Other Warning Signs

Sharp Turn (W1-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A sharp turn is ahead

Sharp Turn

W1-1

Curve Ahead (W1-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A curve is ahead

Curve Ahead

W1-2

Reverse Turn (W1-3) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road ahead makes two sharp turns in opposite directions

Reverse Turn

W1-3

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