The railroad crossing signs warn you that a train might be close. Never try to beat a train across the tracks. Do not stop on the tracks. Do not cross the tracks if there is not room on the other side. Do not shift gears while crossing the railroad tracks. Before you cross railroad tracks make sure to look both ways, even if the railroad signs are not flashing. Some signs may have a “Tracks out-of-service” sign across them. This means that the tracks are no longer in use. An “Exempt” sign means certain vehicles are not required to stop before crossing. Remember that trains are large, heavy and moving faster than they seem. Below are examples of signs you will see on the road
