Warning signs

What do warning signs look like?

Warning signs are triangular with a white background, red border and black symbols. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb. They alert you to particular dangers — places on the road where you need to be extra attentive and drive at a low enough speed to handle the hazard.

Warns of a level crossing with barrier

The sign warns that a level crossing with a barrier is ahead. A level crossing is a place where trains cross the road.

Warns of a level crossing with barrier

Is the level crossing with barriers warning sign important for the theory test and the practical driving test?

The level crossing with barriers warning sign is important both on the theory test and if you encounter it during the practical driving test. The theory test may ask what the sign means and when it is used. If you encounter the sign during the practical driving test you must show that you recognize it and know that you must slow down or stop.

What is the level crossing with barriers warning sign?

The level crossing with barriers warning sign is a triangular warning sign that warns that a railway or tram crosses the road with full or half barriers. The symbol shows train tracks and a barrier arm.

When do you encounter the level crossing with barriers warning sign?

You encounter the level crossing with barriers warning sign at:

At railway crossings with full or half barriers.
Where trams or commuter rail cross the road.
On roads with limited visibility where you must be extra alert.

In the picture you see the level crossing with barriers warning sign just before the barrier arm lowers for a train. Here you must slow down and be ready to stop in front of the barrier.

Picture of the level crossing with barriers warning sign

How should you behave at the level crossing with barriers warning sign?

Slow down in good time. Always stop if the barrier is down or a red signal is lit. Look both ways before you drive across. Follow any stop lines and traffic lights at the crossing.

Why is the level crossing with barriers warning sign important?

The sign increases safety by warning about train traffic. The correct reaction reduces the risk of serious accidents at the level crossing.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the level crossing with barriers warning sign

Do I always have to stop at the level crossing with barriers warning sign? – No, you only have to stop if the barrier is lowered, signals warn of a train, or a train is coming. Always slow down and be ready to stop.
Does the level crossing with barriers warning sign apply to cyclists and pedestrians? – Yes, all road users must obey the warning and stop at an activated barrier or signal.
What distinguishes the level crossing with barriers sign from the one without barriers? – With barriers there are mechanical gates that close the road. Without barriers you have a duty to stop without a physical gate.