Road Safety Quiz

A railroad crossing sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

• True

• False

All vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when a train is approaching?

• Between 15 and 50 feet.

• Between 5 and 10 feet.

• 10 feet.

When approaching a railroad crossing without warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), you should look, listen, and slow down.

• True

• False

After a train clears a crossing with flashing signals, you may proceed after checking for a second train on another track and the lights have stopped flashing.

• True

• False

If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.

• True

• False

The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter due to ice buildup while the rest of the roadway remains clear.

• True

• False

When driving in fog, you should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision.

• True

• False

Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely.

• True

• False

The three-second rule helps you determine a safe following distance.

• True

• False

If your vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), you should quickly apply the brakes.

• True

• False