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Railroad crossingsQuestion 199 of 223
White X and the white letters R R painted on dark pavement, with a white circle and a line across the lane

What does this marking on the pavement tell you?

  1. A school crossing is ahead.
  2. A railroad crossing is ahead.
  3. A bicycle lane starts here.
  4. A lane is closed for repair.
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Correct answer: A railroad crossing is ahead.

An X with the letters RR on the pavement is the marking for a railroad crossing. It is white and placed in each lane that approaches the tracks.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 8C.02 Grade Crossing Pavement Markings, page 1050

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026