New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsHard
You are approaching a railroad crossing. The crossing has a circular yellow sign with a black 'X' and the letters 'RR'. What does this sign indicate?
- AA railroad crossing is ahead, and you must stop before proceeding.
- BA railroad crossing is immediately at the sign, and you must yield to trains.
- CA railroad crossing is ahead, and you should slow down and be prepared to stop.
- DA train station is nearby, and passenger trains are active.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. A railroad crossing is ahead, and you should slow down and be prepared to stop.
A circular yellow sign with a black 'X' and 'RR' is an advance warning sign for a railroad crossing. It indicates that a crossing is ahead, typically within a few hundred feet, and drivers should slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. You must stop only if there are active signals (flashing lights, gates) or a train is visible/approaching, not just for the advance warning sign.
- B. This is an advance warning sign, placed before the actual crossing. Crossbuck signs are typically at the crossing itself.
- D. This sign specifically warns of a crossing, not a station. Passenger train activity is not directly indicated.
Railroad Advance Warning Sign
A circular yellow sign with a black 'X' and 'RR' letters, placed in advance of a railroad crossing to warn drivers to prepare to stop for a train.
- Shape: Circular
- Color: Yellow with black symbol
- Meaning: Railroad crossing ahead
- Action: Slow down, look, listen, prepare to stop
Memory trick: Circle yellow, 'RR' means train is near, slow down and have no fear (but be careful!).