Round yellow signs warn of railroad crossings ahead. X-shaped crossbuck signs mark the actual crossing.
Stop 15-50 feet from tracks when lights flash, gates lower, a train approaches, or a flagman signals.
Look left, right, and left again before crossing. Trains can come from either direction on any track.
Only cross if there's room on the other side. Never stop on the tracks for any reason.
How far from railroad tracks should you stop?
Stop at least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
What does a round yellow sign near a railroad mean?
It's an advance warning sign indicating a railroad crossing ahead. Slow down and prepare to stop.
What should you do if your car stalls on railroad tracks?
Get out immediately and move away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle in the direction the train is coming from.
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