Railroad Crossing: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the Railroad Crossing Mean?
Marks the location of the train tracks. Slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to yield the right-of-way to an approaching train.
About This Sign
Railroad crossbuck signs are posted at every railroad, highway, road, or street grade crossing and show the location of the train tracks. If more than one track is to be crossed, the sign will show the number of tracks. Always slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to yield the right-of-way to an approaching train.
Where you will see it
Railroad crossbuck signs are posted at every railroad crossing with a road or street, and they show where the train tracks are. If there is more than one track, the sign shows how many.
What to do
- Slow down, look and listen as you approach.
- Be ready to yield the right-of-way to an approaching train.
- Check how many tracks the sign shows, and watch for a second train.
A common mistake
Drivers sometimes focus on one train and cross right after it passes without checking for another train on a second track.
What to remember for the test
Remember the sequence: slow down, look, listen, and be ready to yield to a train. A number on the sign shows how many tracks cross the road.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Railroad Crossing mean?
Marks the location of the train tracks. Slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to yield the right-of-way to an approaching train.
What shape and color is the Railroad Crossing?
The Railroad Crossing uses the Circle shape and Yellow with black coloring.
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