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Hawaii: Railroad crossings Practice Test

Railroad signs and signals and when you must stop before the tracks.

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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Hawaii Driver's Manual" (2023), Hawaii Department of Transportation.

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  1. When you must stop for a railroad crossing, how close to the nearest rail may you stop?

    • Not less than 5 feet (1.5m)
    • Not less than 15 feet (4.6m)
    • Not less than 30 feet (9m)
    • Not less than 50 feet (15m)
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    Correct answer: Not less than 15 feet (4.6m)

    You must stop your vehicle not less than 15 feet (4.6m) from the nearest rail in the listed situations.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. At a railroad crossing, which situation requires you to stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail?

    A two-lane road with a double yellow center line leading to railroad tracks: a large X with the letters R R painted in the lane, a white line across the lane before the rails, a crossbuck and a round yellow sign beside the road, and a blue car approaching
    • The tracks look unused from where you are stopped
    • You are driving on a one-way street within sight of the tracks
    • A gate is lowered or a flagman signals a train is coming
    • The crossing is on a road with a posted speed limit
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    Correct answer: A gate is lowered or a flagman signals a train is coming

    A lowered crossing gate or a flagman signaling the approach of a train requires you to stop not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. A train approaching within what distance gives audible warning of its approach, requiring you to stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail?

    • 1,500 feet (460m)
    • 500 feet (150m)
    • 1,000 feet (305m)
    • 2,500 feet (760m)
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    Correct answer: 1,500 feet (460m)

    You must stop when a train approaching within 1,500 feet (460m) gives audible warning of its approach.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. When an approaching train is visible, in what case must you stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail?

    A two-lane road with a double yellow center line leading to railroad tracks: a large X with the letters R R painted in the lane, a white line across the lane before the rails, a crossbuck and a round yellow sign beside the road, and a blue car approaching
    • When it is so close as to constitute a hazard
    • Only when it is sounding its horn at the crossing
    • Only when a crossing gate is lowered across the road
    • Only when a flagman signals you to stop
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    Correct answer: When it is so close as to constitute a hazard

    You must stop when the approaching train is visible and so close as to constitute a hazard.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 27 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. What is the purpose of the solid yellow centerline that extends the entire distance of a railroad crossing marking?

    A two-lane road with a double yellow center line leading to railroad tracks: a large X with the letters R R painted in the lane, a white line across the lane before the rails, a crossbuck and a round yellow sign beside the road, and a blue car approaching
    • To show where pedestrians cross
    • To guide you around an obstruction
    • To mark the edge of the roadway
    • To prevent passing
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    Correct answer: To prevent passing

    A solid yellow centerline extends the entire distance of the railroad crossing markings to prevent passing.

    Source: Hawaii Driver's Manual (2023), page 38 · Open this page in the manual

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