Railroad signs — Virginia Permit Test
Railroad signs on the Virginia permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.
The rules
A crossbuck marks a railroad crossing: look, listen, slow down and be ready to stop, and remember trains may come from either direction on any track.
A train needs a mile to stop, so the whole job of stopping falls to you.
Railroad Crossbuck: This sign is a warning of a railroad crossing. Look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop for trains or any vehicles using the rails.
A round advance warning sign means a railroad crossing is ahead: look, listen, slow down and be ready to stop for trains.
The sign comes before the tracks so you slow down while you still have room.
Railroad Crossing: Advance warning signs are placed before a railroad crossing.
On the test
What must you do at the crossing this sign marks?
Look, listen, slow down and be ready to stop. A train needs a mile to stop, so the whole job of stopping falls to you. Virginia Driver's Manual, p.9: “Railroad Crossbuck: This sign is a warning of a railroad crossing. Look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop for trains or any vehicles using the rails.”
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Where these come from
Every rule here is checked against Virginia Driver's Manual, published by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-06.