Connecticut permit test: railroad crossings
Crossing signs and signals, when to stop and what to do if stuck. 4 questions.
What does a white X-shaped crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing mean?
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Sample railroad crossings questions
What does a white X-shaped crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing mean?
- A The same as a stop sign at all times
- B A railroad crossing is one mile ahead
- C The same as a yield sign; yield to trains
- D The tracks are no longer in use
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C. The same as a yield sign; yield to trains
The crossbuck has the same meaning as a yield sign. Slow down, look and listen, and stop if a train is coming.
What does a round yellow sign with an X and the letters RR mean?
- A A railroad crossing is ahead
- B You are at the railroad tracks now
- C A road repair zone is ahead
- D The railroad crossing is closed
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A. A railroad crossing is ahead
The round yellow RR sign is placed before you reach a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen for trains.
At a railroad crossing, the lights begin flashing and the gate starts to lower. What should you do?
- A Hurry across before the gate is down
- B Drive around the gate if you see no train coming yet
- C Stop only after the gate is fully down
- D Stop and stay stopped until the gates are raised
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D. Stop and stay stopped until the gates are raised
Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers. Stay stopped until the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing.
A train has just passed at a crossing with more than one track. When should you start to cross?
- A As soon as the last car clears the road
- B When the train is well down the track and no other is coming
- C When the car behind you honks
- D As soon as the gate starts to rise, even if lights still flash
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B. When the train is well down the track and no other is coming
At multi-track crossings, wait until the passing train is well down the track before starting across. The train that just passed may hide another one coming.