Rules of the road
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Level 4 · School, rail & work zones

What does the railroad crossing ahead sign mean?

Railroad crossing ahead

Train tracks are coming up. Slow down, turn down the radio and listen.

Why it looks like this

The only round sign. It gives you time to slow down before the crossing.

How to respond

  1. Slow down, turn down the radio and listen.
  2. Look both ways and be ready to stop.
Common mistakeKeeping your speed until you see lights.

See it on the road

From the railroad crossing lesson.

Watch it play out
Quick drill

Practice this sign

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