Railroad crossings and other signs in Maryland
The Maryland Driver’s Manual shows or names everything on this page: 11 in all, on pages 20, 30, 32, 37, 43, 50.
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Railroad crossings
Round: Railroad Warning Shape
Used to warn that there is a railroad crossing ahead.
Manual page 20
Crossbuck: Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Shape
Identifies the location of a railroad crossing.
Manual page 20
Railroad Crossbuck
Identifies the location of a railroad crossing.
Manual page 30
Railroad Advance Warning
Used to warn that there is a railroad crossing ahead.
Manual page 30
Railroad Crossing Gate and Flashing Lights
The road is temporarily closed if gates are down or warning lights are flashing. Stop and wait until the gates go up and the warning lights stop flashing.
Manual page 30
Railroad Emergency Notification Sign
Report emergencies and safety problems at railroad crossings using the information on the blue and white Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign.
Manual page 30
Other signs and symbols
Trapezoid Shape
Recreation and cultural interest areas and National Forest Routes.
Manual page 20
Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
Some of them may have the slow-moving sign (shown) on the back of their vehicle to warn you they are only going 25 miles per hour or less.
Manual page 32
CAUTION WIDE RIGHT TURNS Truck Decal
When making a right turn, large trucks will often move left before making the turn. You may think they are changing lanes and try to pass on their right. Passing any truck on the right can be risky.
Manual page 37
FENDER BENDER Sign
The manual does not state it
Manual page 43
International Symbol of Access
The manual does not state it
Manual page 50