Level Crossing Signs and Signals
Level crossing signs and signals warn drivers, riders and pedestrians that a railway line crosses the
road ahead and show how and when you must stop or proceed. This page explains what these level crossing signs and
signals mean, how to recognise them quickly, and links to every individual road sign and signal in this category so
you can revise them for your car theory test, motorcycle theory test, HGV / LGV theory test, PCV
theory test, or ADI Part 1 theory test.
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What are level crossing signs and signals?
Level crossing signs and signals are part of the UK road and traffic sign system used to warn you about railway
crossings and to control traffic when trains are approaching or passing. They help you know when to stop, when
it's safe to cross the tracks, and what type of level crossing you are approaching so you can keep yourself and
other road users safe.
You'll usually see:
- Advance warning signs showing that a level crossing is ahead.
- Flashing light signals and audible warnings that tell you when a train is approaching and you
must stop.
- Barriers and gates that lower to protect the crossing while a train passes.
- Road markings and additional plates giving extra instructions, such as where to stop and what
to do if your vehicle breaks down on the crossing.
Understanding these level crossing signs and signals is essential if you regularly drive or ride on rural routes,
near rail lines or across level crossings - and they can all appear in your DVSA driving theory test and hazard
perception test.
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Source: Department for Transport - Know Your Traffic Signs. Contains public sector
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