Maine permit test: railroad crossings
Crossing signs and signals, when to stop and what to do if stuck. 4 questions.
The red lights at a railroad crossing are flashing. How far from the crossing must you stop?
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Sample railroad crossings questions
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The red lights at a railroad crossing are flashing. How far from the crossing must you stop?
- A At least 5 feet
- B At least 50 feet
- C Right at the edge of the rails
- D At least 15 feet
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D. At least 15 feet
If railroad crossing lights are flashing, stop at least 15 feet from the crossing. Wait until the lights stop or the way is clear in both directions, and never drive around a gate.
What does this round yellow sign tell you?
- A You must stop at the sign every time
- B A rest area is coming up
- C A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look and listen
- D The road ahead is closed
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C. A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look and listen
The round yellow sign with an X and RR warns that a railroad crossing is ahead. Slow down, look and listen for a train, and be ready to stop.
You are stopped at a crossing with more than one track. A train has just passed. When may you go?
- A Right after the last car passes
- B As soon as the crossing gate starts to rise back up
- C After counting to five
- D When you can see clearly down the tracks both ways
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D. When you can see clearly down the tracks both ways
At crossings with more than one track, don't go as soon as a train passes. Wait until you have a clear view in both directions, because a second train could be coming.
Your car stalls on the tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you run?
- A Away from the train along the tracks
- B Toward the train and away from the tracks at an angle
- C Straight across the tracks
- D Stay in the car and keep trying to start it
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B. Toward the train and away from the tracks at an angle
If a train is coming and you can't move your car, get out right away. Head toward the oncoming train and away from the tracks at about a 45-degree angle so crash debris doesn't hit you.