Driving Knowledge Test (Railroad
Crossings, Light Rail and Street Cars)
Questions With Complete Solutions
A railroad advance sign warns you that a railroad crossing is ahead. - Answer
/.A railroad crossbuck assembly will include a yield or stop sign. Obey the posted sign. If
there is more than one track, a sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks.
- Answer
/.A crossing signal system includes flashing red lights
and may have a gate with red flashing lights that are
activated when a train is nearby. Railroad crossings have
pavement markings that include a large "X" with the letters "RR." Only cross the tracks if
you are sure you can completely clear the crossing. - Answer
/.When Near A Railroad Remember - Answer• Never stop on the tracks.
• Never try to beat a train at a crossing.
• The train you see is closer than it seems.
• Trains cannot stop quickly.
• All school buses, hazmat vehicles and some school activity vehicles must stop at
railroad tracks. Be prepared to stop when following these vehicles.
• One train may be blocking the view of another one
/.When required to stop, do so at the stop line. If there is no stop line - Answerstop at
least 15 feet from the nearest rail.
/.Stop before railroad tracks when: - Answer• Flashing red lights are activated.
• A train is clearly visible or is so close to the crossing that it would
be hazardous for you to try to cross.
• A stop sign is posted, even if you do not see a train coming.
• A flagger signals you to stop.
/.It is against the law to drive around or under a crossing gate - while down or while
being raised or lowered - and it is extremely dangerous. After stopping, do not start
across the tracks until you are sure you can do so safely. - Answer
/.At crossings with multiple tracks - Answerlook carefully to see if a second train is
coming on another track from either direction.
/.If a vehicle, person or object is stuck on the railroad tracks: - Answer1. Get out of the
vehicle!
2. Get away from the tracks, even if you do not see a train.
Crossings, Light Rail and Street Cars)
Questions With Complete Solutions
A railroad advance sign warns you that a railroad crossing is ahead. - Answer
/.A railroad crossbuck assembly will include a yield or stop sign. Obey the posted sign. If
there is more than one track, a sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks.
- Answer
/.A crossing signal system includes flashing red lights
and may have a gate with red flashing lights that are
activated when a train is nearby. Railroad crossings have
pavement markings that include a large "X" with the letters "RR." Only cross the tracks if
you are sure you can completely clear the crossing. - Answer
/.When Near A Railroad Remember - Answer• Never stop on the tracks.
• Never try to beat a train at a crossing.
• The train you see is closer than it seems.
• Trains cannot stop quickly.
• All school buses, hazmat vehicles and some school activity vehicles must stop at
railroad tracks. Be prepared to stop when following these vehicles.
• One train may be blocking the view of another one
/.When required to stop, do so at the stop line. If there is no stop line - Answerstop at
least 15 feet from the nearest rail.
/.Stop before railroad tracks when: - Answer• Flashing red lights are activated.
• A train is clearly visible or is so close to the crossing that it would
be hazardous for you to try to cross.
• A stop sign is posted, even if you do not see a train coming.
• A flagger signals you to stop.
/.It is against the law to drive around or under a crossing gate - while down or while
being raised or lowered - and it is extremely dangerous. After stopping, do not start
across the tracks until you are sure you can do so safely. - Answer
/.At crossings with multiple tracks - Answerlook carefully to see if a second train is
coming on another track from either direction.
/.If a vehicle, person or object is stuck on the railroad tracks: - Answer1. Get out of the
vehicle!
2. Get away from the tracks, even if you do not see a train.
