South Carolina permit test: railroad crossings
Crossing signs and signals, when to stop and what to do if stuck. 4 questions.
What does a round yellow sign with an X and the letters RR warn you about?
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Sample railroad crossings questions
What does a round yellow sign with an X and the letters RR warn you about?
- A A rest area ahead
- B A railroad crossing ahead
- C A crossroad intersection ahead
- D A road closed to traffic ahead
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B. A railroad crossing ahead
The round yellow RR sign is placed before a highway-railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen for a train, and be prepared to stop if one is coming.
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A train has just passed the crossing in front of you. When may you cross the tracks?
- A When it is well down the track or signals say it is safe
- B As soon as the last railroad car has passed the edge of the road
- C When the car beside you starts to cross
- D After the gates start to go up halfway
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A. When it is well down the track or signals say it is safe
Wait until the train is well down the track or the railroad lights and gates show it is safe. Crossings with more than one track may have a second train hidden by the first.
Your car stalls and gets stuck on railroad tracks. Whom should you contact?
- A A tow company, then wait in the car
- B The nearest SCDMV branch office
- C Your insurance company, before you leave the car
- D The emergency number on the blue sign at the crossing
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D. The emergency number on the blue sign at the crossing
If your vehicle is stuck on the tracks, call the emergency phone number on the blue sign at the crossing and give the crossing information. The railroad can then warn approaching trains.
Why should you leave extra following distance behind a school bus or a truck carrying hazardous materials?
- A They are not allowed to use their brake lights
- B They are required to stop at railroad crossings
- C They always travel above the speed limit
- D They may not use the right lane
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B. They are required to stop at railroad crossings
Increase your following distance behind vehicles that must stop at railroad crossings, such as transit buses, school buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. Extra space keeps you from rear-ending them when they stop.