Railroad crossings and other signs in Texas
The Texas Driver Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 15 in all, on pages 26, 30, 32–33, 35, 37.
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Railroad crossings
Railroad advance warning
This sign means you are within a few hundred feet of a railroad crossing. Slow down and be prepared to stop. If you see a train coming, STOP. Never try to beat a train.
Manual page 32
Railroad crossbuck
Railroad crossbuck signs are posted at every railroad, highway, road, or street grade crossing and show the location of the train tracks. If more than one track is to be crossed, the sign will show the number of tracks. Always slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to yield the right-of-way to an approaching train. (Glossary p.71: "crossbuck – large white X-shaped sign located prior to a railroad crossing")
Manual page 32
Railroad emergency notification sign
Emergency Notification System signs are posted so the public may report unsafe situations and for railroads to respond to malfunctioning warning signals, vehicles stalled on the tracks or other emergency situations. Posted on each sign are an emergency contact number and U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Crossing Inventory Number. The inventory number identifies the exact location of the crossing.
Manual page 32
Gate and flashing lights
Stop when the lights begin to flash before the gate lowers across your side of the road. Remain stopped until the gates are raised and the lights stop flashing.
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Other signs and symbols
Octagon shape
Octagon: Exclusively for stop signs
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Horizontal rectangle shape
Horizontal Rectangle: Generally for guide signs
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Equilateral triangle shape
Equilateral Triangle: Exclusively for yield signs
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Pennant shape
Pennant: Advance warning of no pass zones
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Diamond shape
Diamond: Exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards on roads or adjacent areas.
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Vertical rectangle shape
Vertical Rectangle: Generally for regulatory signs.
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Pentagon shape
Pentagon: School advance and school crossing signs.
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Round shape
Round: Railroad advance warning signs.
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International Symbol of Access
Do not park, stop, or allow your vehicle to stand idling in a parking space reserved for disabled individuals unless your vehicle has a disabled license plate or windshield identification card.
Manual page 30
Hearing-impaired driver flag
If you see this flag on the back of a bicycle, slow down, as the bicycle operator may be hearing impaired. This sign may also be displayed on vehicles to alert others the driver may be hearing impaired. (p.63: "Hearing-impaired bicycle riders may display a safety flag.")
Manual page 35
SLOW MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM
This emblem is required for all slow-moving vehicles. Slow-moving vehicles are those designed to operate at a maximum speed of 25 mph or less, and the term includes all vehicles, farm and other machinery, and any other road machinery drawn by either animals or slow moving motor vehicles. a. The use of this emblem is prohibited on anything other than a slow-moving vehicle. It must not be used on other vehicles or on stationary objects.
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