Railroad crossing signs
Railroad Crossing Ahead sign
A round yellow sign warning that a railroad crossing is ahead. Slow down, look and listen.
What it looks like
Round yellow sign with a black X and the letters R and R.
- Federal design code
- MUTCD W10-1
From real handbooks
How permit tests ask about it
39 of our verified questions in 35 states show this sign. A few of them, each from a different handbook where we can:
1.What does this sign mean?
- AA hospital is ahead
- BA railroad crossing is ahead
- CA rest area is ahead
- DAn intersection is ahead
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✓ B. A railroad crossing is ahead
The round yellow sign with an X warns that a railroad crossing is ahead.
Source: Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook (BDS126) (2026), page 34
2.What does this sign mean?
- AA railroad crossing is ahead: slow, look and listen
- BYou are at the crossing and must always stop
- CA rest stop for drivers is coming up
- DA road crossing used by farm vehicles
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✓ A. A railroad crossing is ahead: slow, look and listen
The round yellow sign with an X and RR is placed before a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen for a train, and be ready to stop.
Source: South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Revised 06/2024), page 64
3.What does this round yellow sign warn you about?
- AA rest area ahead
- BA road closure ahead
- CA school zone ahead
- DA railroad crossing ahead
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✓ D. A railroad crossing ahead
A round sign with a large X and the letters RR warns that a railroad crossing is ahead.