Railroad crossings — South Carolina Permit Test

At a crossing with more than one track, the number of tracks may be posted, but not every such crossing has this sign, so check for more than one track and train.

A second train can be hidden behind the first, so a driver who sees one pass may pull straight into the path of another.

Not all highway-railroad grade crossings with more than one train track will have these signs, so it is important to check for more than one track, train, or railroad vehicle at each highway-railroad grade crossing.

Not all railroad grade crossings have lights.

A driver who waits for flashing lights before looking for a train can drive straight into one at an unlit crossing.

Not all railroad grade crossings have lights.

When you need to cross railroad tracks, look both ways and cross the tracks quickly, without stopping.

Every second spent on the tracks is a second your car sits where a train could arrive.

When you need to cross railroad tracks, look both ways and cross the tracks quickly, without stopping.

If a train is crossing, wait until it is well down the track or the railroad lights and gates show it is safe to cross.

Another train may be coming behind the one that just passed, and the devices know it before you can see it.

If a train is crossing the highway, you must wait to cross a highway-railroad grade crossing until the train is well down the track or railroad devices (such as lights and gates) indicate it is safe to cross.

If you must stop for traffic or a signal while approaching railroad tracks, stop at the stop line before the tracks.

Stopping in a line of traffic that leaves your car on the tracks can trap you there when a train comes.

If you are approaching railroad tracks and you need to stop for traffic or a signal, stop at the stop line before the railroad tracks.

If your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track, call the emergency phone number listed on the blue sign and give the crossing information.

The railroad can warn or stop approaching trains only if it knows exactly which crossing is blocked.

If your vehicle ever gets stuck on a track, contact the emergency phone number listed on the blue sign and provide the crossing information.

Can you rely on a posted sign to tell you a railroad crossing has more than one track?

No, not every multi-track crossing has one. A second train can be hidden behind the first, so a driver who sees one pass may pull straight into the path of another. South Carolina Driver's Manual, p.65: “Not all highway-railroad grade crossings with more than one train track will have these signs, so it is important to check for more than one track, train, or railroad vehicle at each highway-railroad grade crossing.”