Road Signs Test Railroad Crossing Signs 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What shape is the advance warning sign for a railroad crossing?
- Round (Correct answer)
- Diamond
- Square
- Octagon
Correct answer: Round
Railroad advance warning signs are uniquely round (circular) and yellow with black symbols, distinguishing them from all other warning signs on US roads.
Question 2: What color and symbol combination appears on the railroad advance warning sign?
- Yellow background with black 'RR' and an X (Correct answer)
- Red background with white 'RR'
- White background with black 'RR'
- Orange background with black 'RR'
Correct answer: Yellow background with black 'RR' and an X
The railroad advance warning sign is yellow with black symbols including 'RR' and an X, placed well in advance of the actual crossing.
Question 3: What is the name of the X-shaped white sign mounted on a post at railroad crossings?
- Crossbuck (Correct answer)
- Railroad marker
- Track indicator
- Crossing guard
Correct answer: Crossbuck
The crossbuck is the official name for the white X-shaped sign at railroad crossings that reads 'RAILROAD CROSSING.'
Question 4: A crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing legally requires you to:
- Yield to any approaching train (Correct answer)
- Always come to a complete stop
- Slow to 15 mph and proceed
- Flash your headlights before crossing
Correct answer: Yield to any approaching train
A crossbuck sign requires you to yield to trains; you must stop only if a train is approaching or if additional signals such as lights or gates are present.
Question 5: What does a sign reading '2 TRACKS' posted below a crossbuck sign indicate?
- There are 2 sets of railroad tracks at the crossing (Correct answer)
- The speed limit near the tracks is 2 mph
- You must wait for 2 trains to pass
- The crossing is 2 miles ahead
Correct answer: There are 2 sets of railroad tracks at the crossing
A number sign below the crossbuck tells drivers how many sets of tracks are at the crossing, warning them to watch for trains from multiple directions.
Question 6: Which type of vehicle is always required to stop at railroad crossings, even when no signals are activated?
- School buses carrying passengers (Correct answer)
- Motorcycles
- Passenger cars
- Pickup trucks
Correct answer: School buses carrying passengers
School buses carrying passengers and vehicles transporting hazardous materials must always stop at railroad crossings regardless of signals or visible trains.
Question 7: What do the letters 'RR' on a round yellow sign stand for?
- Railroad (Correct answer)
- Road restriction
- Right of way required
- Reduced risk zone
Correct answer: Railroad
The 'RR' on the round yellow advance warning sign stands for Railroad, alerting drivers to an upcoming railroad crossing.
Road Signs Test Railroad Crossing Signs 1
What shape is the advance warning sign for a railroad crossing?