| What should you NOT do at a railroad crossing? | Do not stop on the railroad tracks or within 15 feet of the crossing. |
| Railroad Crossing pavement marking used for? | Markings may be painted on the paved approach to a crossing before the stop line. |
| Advance Warning Sign used for? | This is usually the first sign you see when approaching a highway-railroad crossing. |
| Cross buck Railroad sign? | These are yield signs; you must yield the right-of-way to trains. A sign below the crossbuck will show the number of tracks if there is more than one track |
| Flashing red light signals? | At many crossings, the cross buck sign has flashing red lights and bells. When the lights begin to flash, stop immediately! A train is approaching. |
| What are the Gates used for? | Many crossings have gates with flashing red lights and bells. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers across your road lane. It is against the law to drive around or under a crossing gate—either down or while being opened or closed—and it is extremely dangerous. |
| Important Note: | Don't try to "Beat" the Train |
