Level Crossing Signs - Driver theory Test

A level crossing with a gate or barrier ahead.: This triangular warning sign indicates that drivers will encounter a railway level crossing equipped with a gate or barrier. They should be prepared to stop if the gate is closed or closing.

A level crossing without a gate or barrier ahead.: This triangular warning sign indicates an upcoming railway level crossing that does not have gates or barriers. Drivers must be particularly vigilant and prepared to stop for trains.

Drivers must stop before the level crossing when the red lights are flashing.: This sign warns of light signals at a level crossing (or other similar hazard). Drivers must stop if the red lights are flashing, indicating an approaching train or other danger.

Electrified overhead cable ahead, likely associated with a railway or tramway.: This triangular warning sign alerts drivers to the presence of electrified overhead cables, which pose a risk of electric shock, often found above railway or tram lines.

The safe height of overhead cables at a level crossing ahead.: This supplementary plate indicates the maximum safe height for vehicles passing under overhead electric cables at an upcoming level crossing. Vehicles exceeding this height risk contact with the cables.

A risk of grounding at a level crossing ahead.: This triangular warning sign indicates that there is a risk of vehicles getting stuck or grounding on the level crossing, likely due to the crossings profile. Drivers of low or long vehicles should be particularly cautious.

Drivers of low vehicles must phone a specified number to get permission to cross.: This information sign instructs drivers of low-ground clearance vehicles that they need to phone a given number to obtain permission before crossing an automatic level crossing, likely due to the risk of grounding.

Drivers of large and slow vehicles must phone a specified number and get permission to cross.: This information sign provides specific instructions for drivers of large or slow-moving vehicles, stating that they must phone the provided number and receive permission before crossing the railway line, likely due to the time they take to cross.

Direction to a telephone at the level crossing.: This sign provides directional information to a telephone located at or near the level crossing, likely for emergency use or to contact railway personnel.

Telephone at the level crossing.: This sign indicates the presence of a telephone at the level crossing, which could be for emergency use, contacting railway staff, or obtaining crossing information.

This is the third countdown marker approaching the level crossing.: These countdown markers are placed at decreasing distances before a level crossing to warn drivers of their approach. The marker with three stripes is the furthest from the crossing.

This is the second countdown marker approaching the level crossing.: This countdown marker with two stripes is located closer to the level crossing than the three-stripe marker, providing a further warning of the approaching hazard.

This is the final countdown marker before the level crossing.: This countdown marker with a single stripe is the closest to the level crossing, indicating that the hazard is immediately ahead.

Drivers must not enter the crossing unless there is enough space on the other side.: This supplementary plate warns drivers not to obstruct the level crossing by ensuring they have a clear path off the crossing before proceeding onto it.

Be aware that another train may be approaching if the lights continue to show.: This supplementary plate at automatic level crossings warns drivers that there may be a second train approaching shortly after the first one, so they should not assume it is safe to cross immediately after a train has passed if the lights are still active.

A level crossing without gates or barriers.: This Crossbuck sign is specifically used at level crossings that do not have gates or barriers to warn drivers of the railway tracks ahead.

A level crossing with a user-operated gate ahead.: This triangular warning sign specifically alerts drivers to a level crossing where the gate must be manually opened and closed by the user.

Users must stop, then look and listen for trains before crossing.: This sign instructs users of a private crossing to come to a complete stop and then actively look and listen for approaching trains before it is safe to proceed.

A target to indicate the position of a closed crossing gate.: This solid red circle is used as a visual target on a crossing gate, making it clearly visible to users when the gate is closed and the crossing is blocked.

Electrified overhead wires above the railway or tramway.: This yellow triangular warning sign alerts users to the presence of dangerous overhead electric wires associated with the railway or tramway, posing a risk of electrocution.