Guide, railroad and other signs in Delaware
The Delaware Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 16 in all, on pages 75, 78, 83–84, 96, 102, 121.
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Guide and service signs
WILMINGTON / DOVER
Most guide signs are rectangular (four-sided) in shape with white letters on a green background. The arrow points in the direction you should go to reach the named place. This sign is typical.
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State Route 18
State routes are marked with a sign having black letters on a white circular background.
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US Route 40
United States numbered routes are marked with a sign having black numbers on a white background of the familiar U.S. Shield.
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Interstate 95
The interstate system has route markers in the shape of a shield. The top quarter carries the legend interstate in white letters on a red background while the bottom three-quarters is blue with the route number in large white letters.
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REST AREA NEXT RIGHT
Motorist service signs usually have white letters on a rectangular blue background. (For example: gas, food, lodging.)
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STATE PARK NEXT LEFT
Recreation signs usually have white letters on a brown background. (For example: state park.)
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BIKE ROUTE
The manual does not state it
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Railroad crossings
RR
Round sign black on yellow is used as an advance warning that you are approaching a highway-rail intersection. When you come to this sign, slow down and watch for the highway-rail intersection. Use particular caution at night to avoid driving into the side of a train.
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Railroad Crossbuck
A white, X-shaped sign or "crossbuck" with Railroad Crossing on it is located at the railroad crossing. This sign has the same meaning as a Yield sign. You must yield to crossing trains.
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2 TRACKS
Crossings with more than one train track often will post a sign that shows the number of tracks. These signs warn you that there is more than one track and there may be more than one train crossing. If you come to a railroad crossing without a number-of-tracks sign, it is important that you always check if there is more than one track before crossing.
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Railroad Flashing Lights
At some crossings, along with the crossbuck sign, you will see side-by-side lights that will flash when a train is approaching. When the lights are flashing, you must stop.
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Railroad Gate
At some crossings there is also a crossing gate that will lower when a train is coming. Do not drive around the gate. Some crossings also have a bell that will sound. Do not cross until the bell has stopped.
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Railroad Pavement Marking
Many highway-rail intersections have roadway surface or pavement markings in advance of the crossing. These markings usually include an "X" symbol with the letters "RR" and a stop bar.
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Railroad Emergency Phone Sign
Every grade crossing has an emergency dispatch number for contacting the railroad to report problems with the crossing, tracks or train travel. The ENS number is typically located on a blue sign on the actual cross buck or it can be found in the vicinity of the crossing. The sign also contains a DOT number that identifies the grade crossing's physical location so emergency crews or railroad personnel can respond.
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Other signs and symbols
Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
A "Slow-Moving Vehicle" emblem-a triangular, fluorescent and reflective orange sign-is sometimes attached to farm tractors and other slow-moving vehicles to warn approaching drivers. When you see this sign, slow down immediately and proceed with caution.
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Emergency Call Sign
Many roadways have signs that tell you the CB channel or telephone number to call in an emergency.
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