Mississippi: Railroad crossings — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What is painted on the pavement in front of a railroad crossing?” · “Which vehicle must stop at all railroad crossings, regardless of signage and whether lights are flashing?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Mississippi Driver's License Manual" (Revised December 2024), Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau.
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What is painted on the pavement in front of a railroad crossing?
- A large X and two R’s
- A large arrow and two W’s
- A large R and two X’s
- A large circle and two crossing lines
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Correct answer: A large X and two R’s
In front of railroad crossings, the pavement is marked with a large X and two R’s.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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Which line is used in advance of a railroad crossing to prevent passing?
- A broken yellow line
- A double white line
- A solid yellow line
- A broken white line
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Correct answer: A solid yellow line
A solid yellow line is used to prevent passing in advance of the crossing.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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A round yellow sign shows a black X and two R’s. What does it mean?
- A railroad crossing is closed
- A railroad crossing is ahead
- A railroad station is ahead
- A school crossing is ahead
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Correct answer: A railroad crossing is ahead
A round yellow sign with a black “cross buck” and two R’s means a railroad crossing is ahead.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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In rural areas, how far in front of the tracks is the round yellow railroad warning sign normally posted?
- 100 to 300 feet
- 1,000 to 1,500 feet
- 50 to 100 feet
- 500 to 900 feet
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Correct answer: 500 to 900 feet
In rural areas, the round yellow railroad warning sign is normally posted 500 to 900 feet in front of the tracks.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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What does the round yellow railroad warning sign tell you to do?
- Look, listen, and slow down because you may have to stop
- Stop at once and stay stopped until a train passes
- Speed up and cross before a train arrives
- Look for a flag person and wait for a signal
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Correct answer: Look, listen, and slow down because you may have to stop
The round yellow railroad warning sign tells you to look, listen, and slow down because you may have to stop.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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A railroad crossing has more than one track. What does the sign below the white cross buck show?
- The speed limit for trains
- The distance to the next crossing
- The number of tracks
- The name of the railroad
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Correct answer: The number of tracks
If there is more than one track, the number of tracks is shown on a sign below the cross buck.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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What do the flashing light signals at a railroad crossing mean?
- A train has just passed
- A train is coming
- The crossing is out of service
- You must slow down but need not stop
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Correct answer: A train is coming
The flashing lights mean a train is coming, so you must stop.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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You stopped at a railroad crossing that has flashing lights but no gates. When may you proceed?
- As soon as the train’s engine has passed you
- After waiting 30 seconds at the crossing
- Once you look both ways and see no train
- After the lights stop flashing
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Correct answer: After the lights stop flashing
At a crossing with flashing lights, you must remain stopped until the lights stop flashing; then you can proceed safely.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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At a railroad crossing with gates and flashing lights, when must you stop?
- When the lights begin to flash, before the gates lower
- Only after the gates have lowered across your side
- Only when you can see a train coming
- Only when a flag person signals you to stop
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Correct answer: When the lights begin to flash, before the gates lower
You must always stop when the lights begin to flash, before the gates lower across your side of the tracks.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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You are stopped at a railroad crossing that has gates. When may you proceed?
- After the gates are raised, even if the lights still flash
- As soon as a train has passed in front of you
- After the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing
- After the lights stop flashing, even if the gates are still down
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Correct answer: After the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing
You must remain stopped until the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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Which vehicle must stop at all railroad crossings, regardless of signage and whether lights are flashing?
- A pickup truck carrying heavy building materials
- A vehicle carrying explosives or flammable liquids
- A dump truck loaded with gravel or sand
- A delivery van carrying packages or groceries
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Correct answer: A vehicle carrying explosives or flammable liquids
A vehicle carrying explosives or flammable liquids must stop at all railroad crossings, whatever the signage and lights.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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A school bus carrying a child stops completely at a railroad crossing. What must its driver do before proceeding?
- Check both directions for any approaching train
- Sound the horn twice and then proceed
- Shift into a lower gear before crossing
- Turn on the emergency flashers and cross
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Correct answer: Check both directions for any approaching train
After coming to a complete stop, the driver must check both directions for any approaching train before proceeding.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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All drivers must stop within what distance of the outer rail of a railroad crossing when a gate is lowered or a signal flashes?
- Within five to two feet
- Within seventy to fifty feet
- Within fifty to ten feet
- Within thirty to twenty-five feet
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Correct answer: Within fifty to ten feet
All drivers must always stop within fifty to ten feet of the outer rail of any railroad crossing.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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You see a lowered crossing gate or a flashing signal at a railroad crossing, but no train is visible. What must you do?
- Slow down and cross if no train is in sight
- Stop, even though you do not see a train
- Stop only if you can hear a train horn
- Honk your horn and cross carefully
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Correct answer: Stop, even though you do not see a train
You must stop even if you do not see a train.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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Which of these requires every driver to stop within fifty to ten feet of the outer rail of a railroad crossing?
- A round yellow warning sign 500 feet ahead
- A white cross buck sign showing the number of tracks
- A large X and two R’s painted on the pavement
- A flag person giving you a signal
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Correct answer: A flag person giving you a signal
All drivers must stop at a railroad crossing when a flag person gives a signal, along with a lowered gate, a flashing electric signal, a posted STOP sign or a rapidly approaching train.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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How long must you remain stopped at a railroad crossing?
- Until all tracks are clear, any gates are raised, and lights no longer flash
- Until you have waited at least one full minute at the crossing
- Until the train’s horn stops sounding and the engine is out of view
- Until you have counted to ten after the last train car passes
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Correct answer: Until all tracks are clear, any gates are raised, and lights no longer flash
You must remain stopped until all tracks are clear, any gates are raised, and lights no longer flash.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What does the law say about driving around lowered gates at a railroad crossing?
- It is allowed if no train is visible
- It is allowed if you slow down first
- It is against the law
- It is allowed on rural roads only
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Correct answer: It is against the law
It is against the law to drive around any lowered gates at a crossing.
Source: Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)