Nevada Driver's Handbook Practice Test

How should you approach a railroad crossing that has warning signals?

Slow down, look both ways, and stop if required; proceed only when tracks are clear. Speed up to cross quickly. Stop at the crossing and wait for a crossing guard. Honk to warn the train and proceed.

Correct Answer:

Slow down, look both ways, and stop if required; proceed only when tracks are clear.

Explanation:

When you reach a railroad crossing with warning signals, the priority is to slow down and treat the crossing with caution. You should look in both directions for oncoming trains and evaluate whether you can cross safely. If the signals indicate you must stop—such as flashing lights, bells, or gates down—you must stop and wait until the signals stop, the gates rise, and the crossing is clear. Only after you confirm there are no trains approaching and the tracks are truly clear should you proceed, and you should do so slowly and with continued awareness of your surroundings. Rushing through a crossing is dangerous, and you should not rely on honking or on a crossing guard (unless a guard is actually present).

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