Railway crossing ahead: what it means

What it means

This marking warns that there is a railway crossing ahead.

What you must do

Slow down and, if necessary, stop before the crossing.

Where you see it

On any road before a railway crossing, between the warning sign and the railway crossing.

Remember

Railway crossing ahead: slow down, and stop before it if you need to.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Between which two points is the railway crossing ahead marking found on a road?

   • A Between the warning sign and the railway crossing
   • B Between the railway crossing and the next intersection
   • C Between the two rails of the railway line
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   Answer: A: Between the warning sign and the railway crossing

   The marking is painted between the warning sign and the railway crossing.

2. Question 2

   Which road marking warns that there is a railway crossing ahead?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   The railway crossing ahead marking, a big white cross on the road, warns of a railway crossing ahead.

3. Question 3

   

   You see the road marking shown painted on the roadway ahead of you. What must you do?

   • A Maintain your speed and sound the hooter
   • B Accelerate so as to clear the crossing quickly
   • C Slow down and, if necessary, stop before the crossing
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   Answer: C: Slow down and, if necessary, stop before the crossing

   You must slow down and, if necessary, stop before the railway crossing.