Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

What does this sign mean?

[Multiple choice · Easy]

Railroad Crossing Ahead

Answer: C: Railroad Crossing Ahead

Explanation

Yellow diamond warning sign indicating an upcoming railroad crossing. At the crossing, stop just before it and confirm safety with eyes and ears before crossing.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari
Hikari
Yellow diamond… is this for falling rocks or construction?
Yui
Yui
It's Railroad Crossing Ahead. It warns you there's a train crossing coming up soon.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh! So what do I do when I actually reach the crossing?
Yui
Yui
Stop just before it and use your eyes and ears to check for trains. Safety first, always!

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節 信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 2(4) Warning signs alert road users in advance to hazards or situations on the road that require caution. Types and meanings are listed in Appendix 3(1). This question relates to the “Railroad Crossing Ahead” sign/marking (see Appendix 3(1) or 3(2)).

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