Railway crossing: what it means

What it means

A railway crossing with one track is ahead.

What you must do

Slow down. If a train is approaching the crossing, stop.

Where you see it

On any road close to a railway line.

Remember

No stop line or stop sign? Stop no closer than 3m from the nearest track.

If there is no stop line or stop sign at the crossing:

• stop no closer than 3m from the nearest track
• do not stop on the track or in the railway reserve (the railway's strip of land)

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which of these signs is used on any road close to a railway line?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   The Railway crossing sign is used on any road close to a railway line.

2. Question 2

   

   The sign shown (W403) warns of a railway crossing ahead. How many tracks are there at the crossing?

   • A One track
   • B More than one track
   • C The number of tracks is not indicated
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   Answer: A: One track

   The W403 Railway crossing sign warns of a railway crossing with one track ahead.

3. Question 3

   

   You pass a Railway crossing warning sign and see that a train is approaching the crossing. What are you required to do?

   • A Slow down and stop
   • B Accelerate to clear the crossing before the train arrives
   • C Sound the hooter and cross with caution
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   Answer: A: Slow down and stop

   At a Railway crossing sign you slow down, and you stop if a train is coming.