Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars — Oregon Driver's License Practice Test
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When you see signs and signals marking a railroad crossing, what should you do?
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This Oregon Driver's License Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars practice set has 29 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Oregon Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 29 questions at random from the same bank.
When you see signs and signals marking a railroad crossing, what should you do?
- Look, listen, and slow down because you may have to stop — Correct answer
- Speed up to clear the crossing quickly
- Maintain your speed and continue without checking
- Sound your horn and proceed without slowing
Explanation: When you see railroad crossing signs and signals, look, listen, and slow down because you may have to stop.
Handbook: Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars — Approaching a Crossing
What does a railroad advance sign tell you?
- A railroad crossing is ahead — Correct answer
- A train is currently blocking the road
- The railroad crossing is permanently closed
- You must stop here for all trains
Explanation: A railroad advance sign warns you that a railroad crossing is ahead.
Handbook: Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars — Signs and Signals
What does a railroad crossbuck assembly include, and what does a sign below it indicate?
- A yield or stop sign you must obey; the sign below indicates the number of tracks — Correct answer
- A speed limit sign; the sign below shows the train schedule
- A do not enter sign; the sign below shows the railroad name
- A one way sign; the sign below shows the distance to the station
Explanation: A railroad crossbuck assembly includes a yield or stop sign that you must obey, and if there is more than one track, a sign below indicates the number of tracks.
Handbook: Railroad Crossings, Light Rail & Street Cars — Crossbuck Assembly