Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road SignsEasy
You are approaching a railroad crossing in Florida, and you see a round, yellow warning sign with a black 'X' and the letters 'RR'. What action should you take?
- AProceed without slowing if no train is visible.
- BSlow down, be prepared to stop, and look for a train.
- CThis sign indicates a disused track and no longer requires caution.
- DStop, look, and listen for a train, then proceed if clear.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and look for a train.
A round, yellow 'RR' sign is an advance warning sign for a railroad crossing. It alerts drivers to slow down, be prepared to stop, and actively look and listen for trains, as the crossing is ahead.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is unsafe; trains are fast and often quieter than expected.
- C. Unless explicitly marked 'Out of Service', all railroad signs indicate active tracks.
- D. While good practice, the sign itself is a warning to prepare, not an instruction to stop unless a train is present or signal indicates.
Railroad Advance Warning Sign
A round, yellow sign with a black 'X' and the letters 'RR', indicating a railroad crossing ahead.
- Always round and yellow with black markings.
- Warns drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing.
- Requires drivers to slow down, look, and listen for trains.
Memory trick: Round yellow 'RR', train ahead, be aware.