United States Permit Test Coach
Railroad crossingsQuestion 201 of 223

A Crossbuck sign has a STOP sign on the same post. What must you do?

  1. Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail, and cross only when safe.
  2. Slow down and cross if no train is in sight.
  3. Stop on the tracks and look both ways.
  4. Stop only if you see a train coming.
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Correct answer: Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail, and cross only when safe.

With a STOP sign you must make a full stop. Stay at least 15 feet short of the nearest rail until you see that it is safe to cross.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 8B.04 Crossbuck Assemblies with YIELD or STOP Signs at Passive Grade Crossings, page 1041

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026