Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Signs and SignalsMedium
A driver is approaching a railroad crossing and sees a round yellow sign with a black 'X' and two 'R's. What does this sign signify?
- AA railroad crossing is ahead, and drivers should prepare to stop.
- BA railroad crossing is ahead, and drivers should yield to crossing traffic.
- CThis is a passive crossing; no trains are expected soon.
- DThis sign indicates a mandatory stop at the railroad tracks.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. A railroad crossing is ahead, and drivers should prepare to stop.
The round yellow sign with a black 'X' and two 'R's is an advance warning sign for a railroad crossing. It alerts drivers to the presence of tracks ahead and advises them to look, listen, and prepare to stop if a train is approaching.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. While yielding to trains is critical, the sign's direct purpose is warning of the crossing itself, not specifically yielding to crossing traffic (which would be trains).
- C. The sign does not indicate whether the crossing is active or passive; it is a general warning.
- D. This sign is a warning; a 'STOP' sign or flashing red lights at the crossing itself would indicate a mandatory stop.
Railroad Advance Warning Sign
A round, yellow sign with a black 'X' and two 'R's, placed in advance of a railroad crossing to warn drivers to slow down, look, and listen for trains.
- Always round and yellow.
- Serves as an advance warning, not a stop or yield command.
- Indicates a railroad crossing is ahead, typically within 150-750 feet in rural areas.
Memory trick: Round R-X is a 'heads-up' for the tracks.