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 without barrier

The sign warns that a level crossing without a barrier is ahead. A level crossing is a place where trains cross the road.

Warns of a level crossing without barrier

Is the level crossing without barriers warning sign important for the class B theory test and the practical driving test?

The level crossing without barriers warning sign is important both on the class B theory test and during the practical driving test. You must be able to recognize the sign, know how to adjust your speed, and when you must stop.

What is the level crossing without barriers warning sign?

The level crossing without barriers warning sign (sign 135) is a triangular warning sign with a red frame and a black train icon on a white background. It warns that a railway, commuter rail, or tram crosses the road without automatic barriers.

When do you encounter the level crossing without barriers warning sign?

You find the level crossing without barriers warning sign in places such as:

Rural roads – where trains or trams cross the road without barriers.
Small side roads – often at old industrial railways or forest railways.
Urban areas – tram crossings without retractable barriers.

In the picture you see a level crossing without barriers

Picture of the level crossing without barriers warning sign

What do you do when you see the level crossing without barriers warning sign?

When you see the level crossing without barriers warning sign you should:

Slow down
Look and listen in both directions
Be prepared to stop completely
Cross only when it is clear

Safety tips at the level crossing without barriers warning sign

Be extra attentive to poor visibility, slippery rails, or sounds from trains. Stop completely if you see or hear a train.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the level crossing without barriers warning sign

Do I always have to stop at the level crossing without barriers warning sign? – No, if no train is coming you can drive across, but you must always be ready to stop.
Does the sign apply to cyclists and pedestrians? – Yes, all road users must heed the warning sign.