Zones of Caution

Question 1

Anyone must stop within 50ft of the crossing but not les than 15ft from the nearest railroad when

Answer 1

• the warning devices are flashing
• a human flagger is warning of an approaching train
• a train is visible

Question 2

Advance warning sign

Answer 2

This is usually the first sign you

see when approaching a highway-railroad crossing

Question 3

Crossbuck sign

Answer 3

• means the same as a Yield sign

- will have number of tracks if there’s more than 1

Question 4

Drawbridge: Flashing Yellow Signal

Answer 4

the drawbridge is in operation, slow down and prepare to stop

Question 5

Red drawbridge signal

Answer 5

come to a complete stop, the bridge is in operation

Question 6

Yellow drawbridge signal

Answer 6

light is about to turn red, stop if you can, the bridge is about to start operation

Question 7

Green drawbridge signal

Answer 7

Proceed with caution

Question 8

Construction and maintenance signs

Answer 8

notify drivers of possible danger in or near work areas, usually diamond and orange

Question 9

Channeling devices

Answer 9

• Barricades, vertical panels, drums, and cones
• Alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous
  conditions in highway and street work zones
• Guide drivers safely through the work area
• May be equipped with warning lights at night
• Stripes on barricades and panel devices slope
  downward in the direction traffic must travel

Question 10

Flashing Arrow Panels

Answer 10

direct drivers to proceed into different traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road ahead is closed

Question 11

Flaggers

Answer 11

• construction workers who normally wear yellow vests, yellow-green shirts, or yellow/green jackets
• use the STOP/SLOW paddles & red flags to direct traffic through a work zone