Kentucky permit test: railroad crossings
Crossing signs and signals, when to stop and what to do if stuck. 4 questions.
What does the white X-shaped "Railroad Crossing" sign (crossbuck) mean?
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Sample railroad crossings questions
What does the white X-shaped "Railroad Crossing" sign (crossbuck) mean?
- A The same as a stop sign at all times
- B The same as a yield sign
- C You may not cross the tracks
- D A train is definitely approaching
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B. The same as a yield sign
The crossbuck is a regulatory sign that means the same as a yield sign. Slow down, look and listen, and stop if a train or railroad vehicle is approaching.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 43
What does a round yellow sign with an X and the letters RR mean?
- A The road ahead is closed
- B You are at the crossing and must stop
- C The railroad tracks are no longer in use
- D A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look and listen
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D. A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look and listen
The round yellow RR sign is placed along the road before a railroad crossing. It warns you to slow down, look and listen for a train, and be ready to stop.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 44
Your car stalls on the tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you run after getting out?
- A Along the tracks, away from the train
- B Away from the tracks, in the direction the train is heading
- C Stay near the car to try restarting it
- D Away from the tracks, toward the direction the train is coming from
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D. Away from the tracks, toward the direction the train is coming from
If you are stalled on a crossing, get out immediately and run away from the tracks toward the direction the train is coming from, so debris from the crash is thrown away from you. Then call the number posted at the crossing or 911.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 45
You are stopped at a crossing with more than one track and a train has just passed. What should you do?
- A Wait until you have a clear view in both directions
- B Go as soon as the gates start to rise
- C Go immediately, since the train has passed
- D Honk and then cross
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A. Wait until you have a clear view in both directions
At crossings with more than one track, do not start as soon as one train passes. Wait until you can see clearly in both directions, because a second train may be approaching.
Source: Kentucky Driver Manual, page 45