Nevada permit test: railroad crossings
Crossing signs and signals, when to stop and what to do if stuck. 4 questions.
A train is coming at a railroad crossing. How far from the tracks must you stop?
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A train is coming at a railroad crossing. How far from the tracks must you stop?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 30 feet
- C At least 15 feet
- D At least 5 feet
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C. At least 15 feet
If a train is coming, stop at least 15 feet from the tracks. Trains cannot stop in time to miss cars, and it is hard to judge how fast a train is moving.
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The gate at a railroad crossing is down, but you see no train. What should you do?
- A Wait; never drive around a lowered gate
- B Drive around the gate carefully
- C Drive around if you look both ways first
- D Back up and cross somewhere else on the tracks
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A. Wait; never drive around a lowered gate
If the gate is down, you may not go around it even if no train is visible. Trains cannot stop in time to miss cars, and their speed is hard to judge.
What should you avoid doing while driving across railroad tracks?
- A Looking both ways
- B Shifting gears
- C Checking for a second train
- D Keeping a steady speed
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B. Shifting gears
Do not shift gears while crossing tracks; a stall could leave you stuck. Choose the gear before you reach the crossing.
What does a round yellow railroad warning sign tell you?
- A A train is coming
- B You are at the tracks right now
- C You must stop at every crossing
- D A railroad crossing is ahead
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D. A railroad crossing is ahead
A round sign warns that a railroad crossing is ahead, while the crossbuck marks the actual crossing. When you see the round sign, slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop.