Driving Test Practice

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

    Round: Railroad Warning Shape

    Used to warn that there is a railroad crossing ahead.

    Manual page 20

  • Crossbuck: Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Shape

    Crossbuck: Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Shape

    Identifies the location of a railroad crossing.

    Manual page 20

  • Railroad Crossbuck

    Railroad Crossbuck

    Identifies the location of a railroad crossing.

    Manual page 30

  • Railroad Advance Warning

    Railroad Advance Warning

    Used to warn that there is a railroad crossing ahead.

    Manual page 30

  • Railroad Crossing Gate and Flashing Lights

    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

    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

    Trapezoid Shape

    Recreation and cultural interest areas and National Forest Routes.

    Manual page 20

  • Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem

    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

    FENDER BENDER Sign

    The manual does not state it

    Manual page 43

  • International Symbol of Access

    International Symbol of Access

    The manual does not state it

    Manual page 50