Railway crossing ahead

What does this sign mean?

1. A bridge is under repair
2. Streetcar tracks run along this road
3. A fence borders the road
4. A railway crossing ahead (Correct answer) ✓

Explanation: The track symbol crossing the road warns of a railway crossing. Slow down, look and listen for trains.

What should you do when you see this sign?

1. Change lanes to pass slower vehicles
2. Sound your horn and keep going
3. Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop (Correct answer) ✓
4. Speed up to cross before a train comes

Explanation: Trains cannot stop quickly. Approach the crossing at a speed that lets you stop if a train is coming.

At the crossing this sign warns of, a train has just passed. What should you check before crossing?

1. That your radio is off
2. That the train is out of sight
3. That the driver behind you is ready
4. That no second train is coming from either direction (Correct answer) ✓

Explanation: Another train may follow or come from the other direction. Cross only when you are sure every train has passed.